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The spontaneous nature of a reaction is impossible if

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`DeltaH " is " +ve, DeltaS` is also +ve

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`DeltaH" is "-ve, DeltaS` is also - ve

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`DeltaH " is " -ve, DeltaS` is + ve

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`DeltaH " is " +ve, DeltaS` is -ve

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To determine the conditions under which the spontaneous nature of a reaction is impossible, we need to analyze the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG) using the equation: \[ \Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S \] Where: - ΔG = Gibbs free energy change - ΔH = Change in enthalpy - T = Temperature in Kelvin - ΔS = Change in entropy A reaction is spontaneous when ΔG is negative. Now, let's evaluate each option provided in the question. ### Step 1: Analyze Each Option **Option 1: ΔH is positive, ΔS is positive** - Here, ΔG = ΔH - TΔS = positive - T(positive) - This can be negative if TΔS is greater than ΔH. Therefore, ΔG can be negative, and the reaction can be spontaneous. **Option 2: ΔH is negative, ΔS is negative** - Here, ΔG = ΔH - TΔS = negative - T(negative) - This simplifies to ΔG = negative + T(positive), which can also be negative if the magnitude of ΔH is greater than TΔS. Thus, ΔG can be negative, and the reaction can be spontaneous. **Option 3: ΔH is negative, ΔS is positive** - Here, ΔG = ΔH - TΔS = negative - T(positive) - This simplifies to ΔG = negative - T(positive), which will always be negative. Therefore, the reaction is spontaneous. **Option 4: ΔH is positive, ΔS is negative** - Here, ΔG = ΔH - TΔS = positive - T(negative) - This simplifies to ΔG = positive + T(positive), which will always be positive. Thus, ΔG cannot be negative, and the reaction is non-spontaneous. ### Conclusion The spontaneous nature of a reaction is impossible if **ΔH is positive and ΔS is negative** (Option 4). In this case, ΔG will always be positive, indicating that the reaction cannot occur spontaneously. ### Final Answer The correct option is **Option 4: ΔH is positive, ΔS is negative**. ---

To determine the conditions under which the spontaneous nature of a reaction is impossible, we need to analyze the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG) using the equation: \[ \Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S \] Where: - ΔG = Gibbs free energy change ...
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