(a)
Interpretation:
Thermodynamically stable product compared with reactant in the given reaction has to be determined.
Concept introduction:
If
If
In an exergonic reaction the products have a lower free energy than it consumes.
In an endergonic reaction the product have a higher free energy than it consumes.
(b)
Interpretation:
Most kinetically stable product compared with reactant in the given reaction has to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Kinetic stability can be represented as
If
If
If
In an exergonic reaction the products have a lower free energy than it consumes.
In an endergonic reaction the product have a higher free energy than it consumes.
(c)
Interpretation:
Least kinetically stable product compared with reactant in the given reaction has to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Kinetic stability can be represented as
If
If
If
In an exergonic reaction the products have a lower free energy than it consumes.
In an endergonic reaction the product have a higher free energy than it consumes.

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