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Let us consider an endothermic reaction which is non-spontaneous at the freezing point of water. However, the reaction i…

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Let us consider an endothermic reaction which is non-spontaneous at the freezing point of water. However, the reaction is spontaneous at boiling point of water. Choose the correct option

a

Both ΔH and ΔS are (+ve)

b

ΔH is (−ve) but ΔS is (+ve)

c

Both ΔH and ΔS are (–ve)

d

ΔH is (+ve) but ΔS is (–ve)

✓ Correct answer: a)

Both ΔH and ΔS are (+ve)

Explanation

The given reaction is an endothermic process that is non-spontaneous at the freezing point of water but becomes spontaneous at the boiling point of water. This indicates that the process follows Gibbs free energy equation

\(\Delta G=\Delta H-T\Delta S\)

It is only possible when \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta S\) both are positive.

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