Consider a reaction with the following thermodynamic properties. ΔH° = 77.7 kJ
ΔS° = -35.7 J/(K • mol)
ΔG°= 88.4 kJ
This reaction:
A)will be spontaneous at low temperatures.
B)has bonds in the products that are weaker than the reactants.
C)may have fewer and more complicated molecules in the product.
D)will proceed very slowly.

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The negative ΔS° value suggests the products may be more ordered than the reactants, which could mean fewer and/or more complex molecules in the product. ΔH° and ΔG° values don't directly inform about the bond strengths or reaction speed.

Consider a Reaction with the Following Thermodynamic Properties