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A reaction occurs spontanecously if :-...

A reaction occurs spontanecously if `:-`

A

`TDeltaS lt DeltaH` and both `DeltaH and DeltaS` are +ve

B

`TDeltaS gt DeltaH` and both `DeltaH and DeltaS` are +ve

C

`TDeltaS = DeltaH` and both `DeltaH and DeltaS` are +ve

D

`TDeltaS gt DeltaH and DeltaH` is +ve and `DeltaS` is -ve

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To determine the conditions under which a reaction occurs spontaneously, we need to analyze the Gibbs free energy (ΔG) change for the reaction. The Gibbs free energy is defined by the equation: \[ \Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S \] Where: - ΔG = change in Gibbs free energy - ΔH = change in enthalpy - T = temperature in Kelvin - ΔS = change in entropy A reaction is spontaneous when ΔG is negative (ΔG < 0). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Conditions for Spontaneity:** - For a reaction to be spontaneous, we need to analyze the signs of ΔH and ΔS. - There are three main scenarios based on the signs of ΔH and ΔS. 2. **Case 1: ΔH < 0 and ΔS > 0** - If ΔH is negative (exothermic reaction) and ΔS is positive (increase in entropy), then ΔG will always be negative regardless of the temperature. This means the reaction is spontaneous at all temperatures. 3. **Case 2: ΔH > 0 and ΔS > 0** - If ΔH is positive (endothermic reaction) and ΔS is positive (increase in entropy), then for ΔG to be negative, we need: \[ T \Delta S > \Delta H \] - This condition is satisfied at high temperatures. Thus, the reaction will be spontaneous at high temperatures. 4. **Case 3: ΔH < 0 and ΔS < 0** - If ΔH is negative and ΔS is negative, then for ΔG to be negative, we need: \[ T \Delta S < \Delta H \] - This condition is satisfied at low temperatures. Thus, the reaction will be spontaneous at low temperatures. 5. **Conclusion:** - Based on the analysis, the correct option for the question "A reaction occurs spontaneously if" is: - **Option B:** \( T \Delta S > \Delta H \) when both ΔH and ΔS are positive.

To determine the conditions under which a reaction occurs spontaneously, we need to analyze the Gibbs free energy (ΔG) change for the reaction. The Gibbs free energy is defined by the equation: \[ \Delta G = \Delta H - T \Delta S \] Where: - ΔG = change in Gibbs free energy ...
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