For the Two Reactions (A) a → B ∆G°′ =

question 9

Multiple Choice

For the two reactions (a) A → B ∆G°′ = 2 kJ mol⁻¹, and (b) X → Y ∆G°′ = −3.5 kJ mol⁻¹ , which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Reaction (a) is not spontaneous at cellular concentrations.
• B) Reaction (b) will react very quickly.
• C) Reaction (a) is a more thermodynamically favorable reaction than is (b).
• D) Neither reaction is reversible.
• E) None of the above.

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