Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding the Actual Free-Energy Change for a Reaction

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding the actual free-energy change for a reaction?

• A) The actual free-energy change varies depending on the pathway by which the reaction occurs.
• B) When the standard free energy is large and positive, the reaction will never occur.
• C) The actual free energy varies depending on the standard free energy and the concentration of reactants and products.
• D) All of the statements are true.
• E) None of the statements is true.

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