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Gibb's Helmholtz equation
Question

If for a certain reaction rH is 30 kJ mol-1 at 450 K, the value of rS (in JK-1 mol-1) for which the same reaction will be spontaneous at the same temperature is

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Solution

For spontaneous reaction, rG  must be less than zero.

 So, ΔrG=ΔrHrS<0 or, ΔrS>ΔrHT>30,000450=66.67J

For reaction to be spontaneous, the value of rS  must be greater than 66.67 J

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