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The standard reaction Gibbs energy for a chemical reaction at an absolute temperature T is given rG=ABT, where A and B are non-zero constants. Which of the following is true about this reaction?

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Exothermic if A > 0 and B < 0
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Endothermic if A < 0 and B > 0
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Endothermic if A > 0
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Exothermic if B < 0
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Solution

The correct option is C Endothermic if A > 0
We know the relation G=HTS
Given that A and B are non-zero constants, i.e.,
A=H,B=S
if H is positive means reaction is endothermic.

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