For the Reaction A $\rightarrow$ B, the K_eq' Is 10⁴ $\Delta$ G'° for the Reaction Will Be Large and Positive

question 78

Multiple Choice

For the reaction A $\rightarrow$ B, the K_eq' is 10⁴. If a reaction mixture originally contains 1 mmol of A and no B, which statement must be TRUE?

• A) At equilibrium, there will be far more B than A.
• B) The rate of the reaction is very slow.
• C) The reaction requires coupling to an exergonic reaction in order to proceed.
• D) The reaction will proceed toward B at a very high rate.
• E) \(\Delta\)G'° for the reaction will be large and positive.

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