JEE Main202429 Jan 2024Morning ShiftChemistryThermodynamics (C)Actual
Which of the following is not correct?
Options
- AΔG is negative for a spontaneous reaction
- BΔG is positive for a spontaneous reaction
- CΔG is zero for a reversible reaction
- DΔG is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction
Correct answer
B. ΔG is positive for a spontaneous reaction
Step-by-step solution
∆ G can be expressed as: ∆ G = ∆ H - T ∆ S where ∆ G is the change in free energy ∆ H is the change in enthalpy T is the temperature ∆ S is the change in entropy. Conditions for spontaneous and non spontaneous reactions in terms of free energy change are as follows, ΔG >0 for non-sponateneous reaction ΔG < 0 for spontaneous reaction. ΔG = 0 for equilibrium reaction ( ΔG ) P , T = ( + ) ve for non-spontaneous process Hence option B is the answer.