Chemistry (4th Edition)

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Chapter 18 - Section 18.5 - Predicting Spontaneity - Checkpoint - Page 856: 18.5.1

Answer

(d) spontaneous at low temperatures.

Work Step by Step

$\Delta G=\Delta H-T\Delta S$ The reaction is spontaneous when $\Delta G\lt0$. $\Delta G\lt0$ when $T\Delta S\gt\Delta H$. As both $\Delta S$ and $\Delta H$ are negative, $T\Delta S\gt\Delta H$ when $T$ is small. Therefore, the correct option is (d).
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