The equilibrium constant at 25oC for the process: Co3+(aq.)+6NH3(aq.)⇌[Co(NH3)6]3+(aq.) is 2×107 Calculate the value of ΔGo at 25oC. (R=8.314JK−1mol−1)
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Solution
We know that ΔGo=−2.303RTlogKc Given, Kc=2×107,T=298K,R=8.314JK−1mol−1 Thus, from the above equation ΔGo=−2.303×8.314×298log(2×107)=−12023.4Jmol−1=−12.023kJmol−1 Since, ΔGo is negative hence reaction is spontaneous forward direction.