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Question
The equilibrium constant of a reaction is 10, what will be the sign of ∆G? Will this reaction be spontaneous?
Solution
∆G° = − 2.303 RT log Keq
Keq = 10
∴ ∆G° = −ve value.
So the reaction will be spontaneous.
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