For the reaction given below the values of standard Gibbs free energy of formation at 298…

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For the reaction given below the values of standard Gibbs free energy of formation at 298 K are given. What is the nature of the reaction?
I2 + H2S → 2HI + S
ΔG° f (HI) = 1.8 kJ mol–1, ΔG° f (H2S) = 33.8 kJ mol–1
  1. Non-spontaneous in forward direction.
  2. Spontaneous in forward direction.
  3. Spontaneous in backward direction.
  4. Non-spontaneous in both forward and backward directions.

Answer

(B) Spontaneous in forward direction.

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