Process A: A + B - -> C dG = 101.3 kJ/mol

Process B: D - -> C + E dG = - 101.3 kJ/mol

If you were tasked with the production of compound C for a pharmaceutical company, which process would you use for it's production based on the data provided and why?

a

Process A, because it releases more energy.

b

Process A, because it is a spontaneous process.

c

Process B, because it releases more energy.

d

Process B, because it is a spontaneous process.

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Ansley Morrow

Chemistry

8 April, 05:39

Process A: A + B - -> C dG = 101.3 kJ/mol

Process B: D - -> C + E dG = - 101.3 kJ/mol

If you were tasked with the production of compound C for a pharmaceutical company, which process would you use for it's production based on the data provided and why?

a

Process A, because it releases more energy.

b

Process A, because it is a spontaneous process.

c

Process B, because it releases more energy.

d

Process B, because it is a spontaneous process.

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Alden Randall · Answer 1

Answer;

D. Process B, because it is a spontaneous process.

Explanation; A spontaneous process is one that will occur without any energy input from the surroundings. A spontaneous reaction may involve an increase or decrease in enthalpy, it may involve an increase or decrease in entropy, but it will always involve a decrease in free energy that is a negative ΔG. Therefore; process B is spontaneous since it has a negative ΔG