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The standard Gibbs energy change at 300 K for the reaction, 2AB+C is 2494.2 J. At a given time, the composition of the reaction mixture is [A]=12[B]=2 and [C]=12. The reaction proceeds in the
(R=8.314 JK/mol, e=2.718)

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Forward direction because Q>Kc
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Reverse direction because Q>Kc
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C
Forward direction because Q<Kc
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Reverse direction because Q<Kc
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Solution

The correct option is B Reverse direction because Q>Kc
Given, ΔG=2494.2JQ=[B][C][A]2=2×12(12)2=4We know, ΔG=ΔG+RTInQ =2494.2+8.314×300 ln4 =28747.27 J(+ve value)
Also, we have ΔG=RTlnQK
If ΔG is positive, Q>Kc
Therefore, reaction shifts in reverse direction.

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