A spontaneous reaction
A)has to occur immediately.
B)will never occur.
C)has an overall positive free energy change.
D)could occur but might take a very long time.
E)is associated exclusively with homeothermic organisms.

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A spontaneous reaction does not necessarily have to occur immediately; it means that it could occur without external input of energy, but the rate at which it happens can vary greatly, from almost instantaneously to taking a very long time.

A Spontaneous Reaction