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An endothermic reaction is found to have...

An endothermic reaction is found to have +ve entropy change. The reaction will be

A

Possible at high temperature

B

Possible only at low temperature

C

Not possible at any temperature

D

Possible at any temperature

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To determine the conditions under which an endothermic reaction with a positive entropy change can occur, we will analyze the Gibbs free energy equation and the implications of the signs of enthalpy and entropy. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the nature of the reaction**: - The reaction is endothermic, which means it absorbs heat. Therefore, the change in enthalpy (ΔH) is positive (ΔH > 0). 2. **Identify the change in entropy**: - The reaction has a positive entropy change (ΔS > 0), indicating that the disorder of the system increases during the reaction. 3. **Apply the Gibbs free energy equation**: - The Gibbs free energy change (ΔG) is given by the equation: \[ \Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S \] - For a reaction to be spontaneous, ΔG must be negative (ΔG < 0). 4. **Set up the inequality for spontaneity**: - From the Gibbs free energy equation, we can rearrange it to find the conditions for spontaneity: \[ \Delta G < 0 \implies \Delta H - T \Delta S < 0 \] - This can be rearranged to: \[ T \Delta S > \Delta H \] 5. **Analyze the implications of the signs**: - Since ΔH is positive and ΔS is also positive, for the inequality \( T \Delta S > \Delta H \) to hold true, the temperature (T) must be sufficiently high. - As T increases, the term \( T \Delta S \) increases, which can eventually outweigh the positive ΔH, making ΔG negative. 6. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the endothermic reaction with a positive entropy change will be possible at high temperatures. ### Final Answer: The reaction will be **possible at high temperature**.
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