Question

Reaction is spontaneous if Gibbs free energy is

• A. Greater than zero
• B. Equal to zero
• C. Less than zero
• D. Infinity

Hint:

A reaction is spontaneous when the Gibbs free energy is negative. If \( \Delta G < 0 \), the reaction will occur spontaneously.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the relationship between Gibbs free energy and spontaneity.
The spontaneity of a reaction is determined by the Gibbs free energy change \( \Delta G \).
A reaction is spontaneous if \( \Delta G < 0 \), which means the process will occur without external input.
Step 2: Identify the correct option.
A negative value of \( \Delta G \) indicates that the reaction is spontaneous.