Reaction 1 Has A $\Delta$ G° of -123 KJ/mol, and Reaction 2 Has A -12.3

question 87

Multiple Choice

Reaction 1 has a $\Delta$ G° of -12.3 kJ/mol, and Reaction 2 has a $\Delta$ G° of 23.4 kJ/mol. Which statement is TRUE of these two reactions?

• A) Reaction 1 occurs faster.
• B) Reaction 2 occurs faster.
• C) Both reactions occur at the same rate.
• D) Reaction 2 will not occur.
• E) It is impossible to know which reaction occurs faster with this information.