Assertion $(A)$: For every chemical reaction at equilibrium,standard Gibbs energy change of the reaction is zero.
Reason $(R)$: At constant temperature and pressure,chemical reactions are spontaneous in the direction of decreasing Gibbs energy.

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • B
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • C
    $(A)$ is correct and $(R)$ is not correct
  • D
    $(A)$ is not correct but $(R)$ is correct

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Find out the value of the equilibrium constant for the following reaction at $298 \, K$.
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Standard Gibbs energy change,$\Delta_{r} G^{\ominus}$ at the given temperature is $-13.6 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$.

The correct relationship between standard free energy change $(\Delta G^o)$ and equilibrium constant $(K)$ is:

Solid $KClO_4$ is taken in a container maintained at a constant pressure of $1 \, atm$. Upon heating,the following equilibrium is obtained:
$2KClO_{4(s)} \rightleftharpoons 2KCl_{(s)} + 3O_{2(g)}$
If $\Delta H^o = 25 \, kcal/mol$ and $\Delta S^o = 50 \, cal/K \cdot mol$,at what temperature will equilibrium be established in the container (in $, K$)? (Ignore variation of $\Delta H^o$ and $\Delta S^o$ with temperature.)

The equilibrium constant $(K)$ of a reaction may be written as :

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