Which Reaction Below Might Be a Suitable Coupled Reaction for the Reaction

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which reaction below might be a suitable coupled reaction for the reaction
A + B -> C + D ( $\Delta$ G = -8.7 kcal/mole) ?

• A)E + F -> G + H (\(\Delta\)G = -5.4 kcal/mole)
• B)B + F -> G + H (\(\Delta\)G = -5.4 kcal/mole)
• C)C + F -> G + H (\(\Delta\)G = +8.3 kcal/mole)
• D)C + F -> G + H (\(\Delta\)G = +9.7 kcal/mole)
• E)A + F -> G + H (\(\Delta\)G = +10.2 kcal/mole)

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