Value of ∆G of reversible reaction at its equilibrium is
(1) positive
(2)negative
(3)always zero
(4)may be (1)or(2).
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3rd option always zero.
HARI2503:
and why do you think that its 3rd iption??
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Answer. Option (3) always zero.
From the relation, ∆G = - RTlnK.
In equilibrium, the rate of forward reaction is equal to the rate of backward reaction.
So, here, K= K forward/ K backward = 1.
Thus,putting in equation, ∆G = - RTln1 = 0 (ln1=0).
Thus, the value of ∆G at equilibrium is 0.
From the relation, ∆G = - RTlnK.
In equilibrium, the rate of forward reaction is equal to the rate of backward reaction.
So, here, K= K forward/ K backward = 1.
Thus,putting in equation, ∆G = - RTln1 = 0 (ln1=0).
Thus, the value of ∆G at equilibrium is 0.
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