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Which one of the following correctly represents the physical significance of Gibb's energy change?

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ΔG=Wcompression
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ΔG=Wexpansion
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ΔG=Wexpansion=Wnon-expansion
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ΔG=Wexpansion
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Solution

The correct option is D ΔG=Wexpansion
The decrease in Gibbs energy results in useful work done by the system.
Therefore, ΔG=Wexpansion is the correct expression.

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