A plot of Gibbs energy of a reaction system versus the extent of a reaction has:
A
A positive slope before equilibrium point
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B
A negative slope after equilibrium point
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C
A maxima at the equilibrium point
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D
A minima at the equilibrium point
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Solution
The correct option is D A minima at the equilibrium point A plot of Gibbs energy of a reaction system versus extent of reaction has a minima at the equilibrium point.
As the reaction advances, the slope of the Gibbs energy changes, and at equilibrium the slope of the curve is zero.