The reaction A + B --> C has a high equilibrium constant (e.g. K>1000) implying that product C is an
exergonic compound
1. Is this statement true or false
2. Please provide an explanation as to why it is true or false
A negative value of change in free energy () indiactes the free energy of the product is less than that of the reactant i.e- an exergonic reaction
The relationship between and equilibrium constant (K) is given by,
= - RT ln K
A higher value of equilibrium constant gives rise to a positive value of lnK and hence ultimately gives rise to a negative value for . This is the reason why in a reaction having high value for equilibrium constant becomes exergonic.
Statement is True
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