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(a)
Interpretation:
The substance in the given reactions that could be act as strongest phosphate donor has to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The Gibbs free energy of the system represents the maximum amount of non-expansion work achieved by a
(b)
Interpretation:
The substance in the given reactions that could be act as weakest phosphate donor has to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The explanation for the corresponding answers for weakest and strongest phosphate donor has to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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