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?
A
Mg(s)+12O2(g)→MgO(s)
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B
12C (graphite) +12O2(g)→12CO2(g)
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C
C (graphite) +12O2(g)→CO(g)
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D
CO(g)+12O2(g)→CO2(g)
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Solution
The correct option is AC (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.