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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Thermodynamics (C)

Which of the following conditions are not suitable for a spontaneous reaction?

  1. A \(\Delta H < 0\) and \(\Delta S>0\) at low temperature.
  2. B \(\Delta H < 0\) and \(\Delta S < 0\) at high temperature.
  3. C \(\Delta H < 0\) and \(\Delta S < 0\) at low temperature.
  4. D \(\Delta H>0\) and \(\Delta S>0\) at high temperature.
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(B) \(\Delta H < 0\) and \(\Delta S < 0\) at high temperature.

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\(\Delta G\) (Gibbs' free energy) must be negative for a spontaneous reaction. Using Gibbs' free energy equation, we can find favourable conditions.…