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![### Standard Gibbs Free Energy Changes for Reactions
The table below presents the standard Gibbs free energy changes (ΔG°) for five different reactions, denoted as reactions A through E. The Gibbs free energy change is an important thermodynamic quantity that helps determine the spontaneity of a reaction.
| **Reaction** | **ΔG° (kJ/mol)** |
|--------------|------------------|
| A | -31.5 |
| B | -16 |
| C | -35.6 |
| D | +6 |
| E | +26.3 |
The ΔG° values provided indicate the amount of energy change for each reaction under standard conditions:
- Negative ΔG° values (less than 0) suggest that the reactions (A, B, and C) are spontaneous under standard conditions.
- Positive ΔG° values (greater than 0) suggest that the reactions (D and E) are non-spontaneous under standard conditions.
The question posed is, "Of these reactions, which is the furthest from chemical equilibrium?"
### Answer Explanation
Chemical equilibrium is reached when the Gibbs free energy change, ΔG, is zero. This is a state where the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate. The reaction that is furthest from equilibrium will have the largest ΔG° value, either positive or negative.
In this context, reaction **C** has the most negative ΔG° value (-35.6 kJ/mol), indicating it is the furthest from chemical equilibrium among the given reactions because it is the most spontaneous reaction under standard conditions.
Therefore, the correct option is:
- [x] **C**
- [ ] A
- [ ] B
- [ ] D](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F79b95804-949e-4807-a27a-d5aa95e047f5%2F8c3b43bc-cca2-4bfb-9cce-199786145c86%2Fu41zlff.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Standard Gibbs Free Energy Changes for Reactions
The table below presents the standard Gibbs free energy changes (ΔG°) for five different reactions, denoted as reactions A through E. The Gibbs free energy change is an important thermodynamic quantity that helps determine the spontaneity of a reaction.
| **Reaction** | **ΔG° (kJ/mol)** |
|--------------|------------------|
| A | -31.5 |
| B | -16 |
| C | -35.6 |
| D | +6 |
| E | +26.3 |
The ΔG° values provided indicate the amount of energy change for each reaction under standard conditions:
- Negative ΔG° values (less than 0) suggest that the reactions (A, B, and C) are spontaneous under standard conditions.
- Positive ΔG° values (greater than 0) suggest that the reactions (D and E) are non-spontaneous under standard conditions.
The question posed is, "Of these reactions, which is the furthest from chemical equilibrium?"
### Answer Explanation
Chemical equilibrium is reached when the Gibbs free energy change, ΔG, is zero. This is a state where the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate. The reaction that is furthest from equilibrium will have the largest ΔG° value, either positive or negative.
In this context, reaction **C** has the most negative ΔG° value (-35.6 kJ/mol), indicating it is the furthest from chemical equilibrium among the given reactions because it is the most spontaneous reaction under standard conditions.
Therefore, the correct option is:
- [x] **C**
- [ ] A
- [ ] B
- [ ] D
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