(a)
Interpretation:
From the given set of reactions spontaneous reactions have to be identified.
To identify: whether the given reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous reaction
(b)
Interpretation:
From the given set of reactions spontaneous reactions have to be identified.
To identify: whether the given reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous reaction
(c)
Interpretation:
From the given set of reactions spontaneous reactions have to be identified.
To identify: whether the given reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous reaction
(d)
Interpretation:
From the given set of reactions spontaneous reactions have to be identified.
To identify: whether the given reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous reaction
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