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Which of the following is not correct?

A

`DeltaG` is zero for a reversible reaction

B

`DeltaG` is positive for a spontaneous reaction

C

`DeltaG` is negative for a spontaneous reaction

D

`DeltaG` is positive for a non- spontaneous reaction

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To determine which of the statements regarding Gibbs free energy (ΔG) is not correct, we need to analyze the properties of ΔG in relation to spontaneous and non-spontaneous reactions, as well as reversible reactions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding ΔG**: - ΔG, or Gibbs free energy, is a thermodynamic potential that helps predict the spontaneity of a reaction. - A negative ΔG indicates that a reaction is spontaneous, while a positive ΔG indicates that a reaction is non-spontaneous. 2. **Analyzing the Statements**: - **Statement 1**: ΔG is zero for a reversible reaction. - This statement is correct. For a reversible reaction at equilibrium, ΔG = 0. - **Statement 2**: ΔG is negative for a spontaneous reaction. - This statement is also correct. A spontaneous reaction is characterized by a negative ΔG. - **Statement 3**: ΔG is positive for a spontaneous reaction. - This statement is incorrect. A spontaneous reaction cannot have a positive ΔG; it must be negative. - **Statement 4**: ΔG is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction. - This statement is correct. Non-spontaneous reactions have a positive ΔG. 3. **Identifying the Incorrect Statement**: - From our analysis, Statement 3 is not correct. It contradicts the fundamental principle that spontaneous reactions have a negative ΔG. ### Conclusion: The statement that is not correct is: **ΔG is positive for a spontaneous reaction.** ---

To determine which of the statements regarding Gibbs free energy (ΔG) is not correct, we need to analyze the properties of ΔG in relation to spontaneous and non-spontaneous reactions, as well as reversible reactions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding ΔG**: - ΔG, or Gibbs free energy, is a thermodynamic potential that helps predict the spontaneity of a reaction. - A negative ΔG indicates that a reaction is spontaneous, while a positive ΔG indicates that a reaction is non-spontaneous. ...
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