Chapter 17, Problem 14SAQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The option corresponding to the correct partial pressures of the reactant and product of the given reaction that has the negative value of Gibb’s free energy is to be identified.

Concept Introduction: The free energy, $\Delta G$ , of the reaction is calculated as,

$\Delta G=\Delta G°-\text{Absolute}\text{temperature}\times \text{Gas}\text{constant}\times \ln \frac{\text{Partial}\text{pressure}\text{of}\text{product}}{\text{Partial}\text{pressure}\text{of}\text{reactant}}$

To determine: The option corresponding to the correct partial pressures of the reactant and product of the given reaction that has the negative value of Gibb’s free energy.

Correct answer: The correct option is (b).