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In the context of ∆G, what does it mean for a reaction to have a positive enthalpy change and a positive entropy change?
ChemistryThermodynamics (C)NEET
Options:
  • A The reaction is spontaneous.
  • B The reaction is endothermic.
  • C The reaction is exothermic.
  • D The reaction can be spontaneous if T∆S is large enough to outweigh ∆H.
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The correct answer is: The reaction can be spontaneous if T∆S is large enough to outweigh ∆H.
A reaction with a positive enthalpy change and a positive entropy change can be spontaneous if T∆S is large enough to outweigh ∆H.

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