The reaction, MgO(s)+C(s)→Mg(s)+CO(g),
For which △rHo=+491.1kJmol−1and△rS∘=198.0JK−1mol−1 is not feasible at 298 K. Temperature above which reaction will be feasible is
A
2040.5K
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B
1890.0K
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C
2480.3K
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D
2180.5K
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Solution
The correct option is C2480.3K △G∘=△H∘−T△S∘
For a reaction to be spontaneous △G∘ must be negative or less than zero i.e.,△H∘−T△S∘<0 T>△H∘△S∘⇒T>491.1×1000198T>2480.3K.
So , the reaction will be feasible above the temperature 2480.3K