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In which of the following reactions, standard reaction entropy charge (ΔSo) is positive and standard Gibb's energy charge (ΔGo) decreases sharply with increasing temperature?

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Mg(s)+12O2(g)MgO(s)
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12C (graphite) +12O2(g)12CO2(g)
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C (graphite) +12O2(g)CO(g)
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CO(g)+12O2(g)CO2(g)
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Solution

The correct option is A C (graphite) +12O2(g)CO(g)
C(graphite)+12O2(g)CO(g)
ΔS is positive for this reaction because 0.5 mole of gas on reactant side is giving one mole of gas on product side after reacting with C (graphite). Also ΔG decreases sharply with increase in temperature.

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