Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1285199049
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Chapter 16 - Thermodynamics: Directionality of Chemical Reactions - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 737e: 74a

Answer

$-3.0\times10^{2}\,kJ/mol$

Work Step by Step

$\Delta _{r}G^{\circ}=-RT\ln K=-RT\ln K_{p}$ $=-(8.314\,Jmol^{-1}K^{-1})(298\,K)(\ln 4.2\times10^{52})$ $=-3.0\times10^{5}\,J/mol=-3.0\times10^{2}\,kJ/mol$
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