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) Calculate the Gibbs energy change for the formation of propane at 298K.Given that ∆H for propane is -103.85KJ/mol.∆S for the reaction is - 269.74KJ/mol.

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Answer:

ΔG = 80,278.67 J/mol

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

∆H = - 103.85KJ/mol

∆S = - 269.74KJ/mol

T= 298 K

The Gibbs energy change (ΔG) is calculated as follows:

ΔG = ΔH - TΔS

ΔG = (-103.85KJ/mol)-298K(- 269.74KJ/mol)

ΔG = (-103.85KJ/mol) - (-80,382.52 J/mol)

ΔG = 80,278.67 J/mol

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