For a given reaction with a $\Delta$ G $\lt$ 0, the reaction is
A) favorable in the reverse direction.
B) favorable in the forward direction.
C) unfavorable in both directions.
D) favorable in both directions.

Question

For a given reaction with a $\Delta$ G   $\lt$ 0, the reaction is
A) favorable in the reverse direction.
B) favorable in the forward direction.
C) unfavorable in both directions.
D) favorable in both directions.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The negative value of delta G indicates that the reaction is spontaneous and favorable in the forward direction. However, it does not provide information about the reverse direction.

For a Given Reaction with A Δ\DeltaΔ G <\lt< 0, the Reaction Is A) Favorable in the Reverse Direction

For a Given Reaction with A $\Delta$ G $\lt$ 0, the Reaction Is
A) Favorable in the Reverse Direction