Q.

For the reaction, 2H(g)H2(g) what are the signs of ΔH and ΔS?

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a

ΔH<0,ΔS<0

b

ΔH>0,ΔS>0

c

ΔH<0,ΔS>0

d

ΔH>0,ΔS<0

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The given reaction is,

2H(g)H2(g)

In this reaction, number of moles reduces and hence entropy decreases. Therefore it will be negative.

ΔS<0

Now, for the spontaneous process, the Gibbs energy is negative and hence,

ΔH<0

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