Chapter 18, Problem 18.93QP

For the decomposition of formic acid,

$\text{HCOOH}(l)\stackrel{}{\to }{\text{H}}_2\text{O}(l)+\text{CO}(g)$

ΔH° = +29 kJ/mol at 25°C.

1. a Does the tendency of this reaction to proceed to a state of minimum energy favor the formation of water and carbon monoxide or formic acid? Explain.
2. b Does the tendency of this reaction to proceed to a state of maximum entropy favor the formation of products or reactants? Explain