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A reaction will be spontaneous if the change in Gibbs free energy ____

A. is greater than the entropy
B. None of these
C. is less than 0
D. is greater than 0

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Answer:

C. is less than 0

Step-by-step explanation:

The Gibbs free energy (G) of a system is defined as the energy that is used for the work done. The change in Gibbs free energy during a reaction shows the spontaneity and energetics of the reactions.

A reaction will be spontaneous if the change in Gibbs free energy will be negative or less than 0. Reactions with positive Gibbs free energy are non-spontaneous.

Hence, the correct answer is "C. is less than 0".

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