Question

A reaction A → B has a negative ΔG under experimental conditions. Which statement is true about this reaction?

(a) Increasing the concentration of B will increase the ΔG, making it more positive.
(b) The formation of product B will decrease the entropy of the universe.
(c) The reaction cannot proceed until it is coupled to a reaction with a positive ΔG.
(d) The reaction is energetically unfavorable.
(e) The reaction will proceed spontaneously and rapidly.

Answer 1

A reaction with a negative ΔG is a spontaneous reaction that will proceed without any external input of energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

A reaction with a negative ΔG is a spontaneous reaction that will proceed without any external input of energy. Therefore, statement (e) is true: the reaction will proceed spontaneously and rapidly.

The negative ΔG indicates that the products have less free energy than the reactants, and the reaction will release energy. This means that the reaction can occur without the need for coupling with a reaction with a positive ΔG.