When ΔG' = 0 in a chemical reaction,under standard conditions,
A)reactants and products are at equilibrium.
B)work can be done; energy is required.
C)the reaction is spontaneous to the left.
D)no work can be done; no energy is required.
E)reactants and products are at equilibrium; no work can be done; no energy required.

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When ΔG' = 0 under standard conditions, it indicates that the system is at equilibrium and no net work can be done by the reaction, as there is no free energy change. This means the reaction is in a state where the forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate, and no additional energy is required to maintain this state.

When ΔG' = 0 in a Chemical Reaction,under Standard Conditions