For a Given Reaction, If ΔG° Is Greater Than Zero

question 53

Multiple Choice

For a given reaction, if ΔG° is greater than zero, then:

• A) K_eq < 0.
• B) K_eq = 0.
• C) 0 < K_eq < 1.
• D) K_eq = 1.
• E) K_eq > 1.

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