Let us consider an endothermic reaction which is non-spontaneous at the freezing point of water. However, the reaction is spontaneous at boiling point of water. Choose the correct option.
- Both and are (-ve)
- is (+ve) but is (-ve)
- is (-ve) but is (+ve)
- Both and are (+ve)
Answer
(4) Both and are (+ve)
Solution
G= H-T S; endothermic H>0.
G>0 at 273 K and G<0 at 373 K T S must grow larger than H S>0.
H>0, S>0.
Answer: (4)