The standard reaction Gibbs energy for a chemical reaction at an absolute temperature T is given △rG∘=A−BT, where A and B are non-zero constants. Which of the following is true about this reaction?
A
Exothermic if A > 0 and B < 0
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B
Endothermic if A < 0 and B > 0
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C
Endothermic if A > 0
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D
Exothermic if B < 0
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Solution
The correct option is C Endothermic if A > 0 We know the relation △G∘=△H∘−T△S∘
Given that A and B are non-zero constants, i.e., A=△H∘,B=△S∘
if △H∘ is positive means reaction is endothermic.