MCQ
A reaction, $A+B \rightarrow C+D+q$ is found to have a positive entropy change. The reaction will be
  • A
    possible at high temperature
  • B
    possible only at low temperature
  • C
    not possible at any temperature
  • possible at any temperature

Answer

Correct option: D.
possible at any temperature
d
For a reaction to be spontaneous, $\Delta G$ should be negative.

$\Delta G=\Delta H-T \Delta S$

According to the question, for the given reaction,

$\Delta S=$ positive

$\Delta H=$ negative (since heat is evolved)

$\Rightarrow \Delta G=$ negative

Therefore, the reaction is spontaneous at any temperature.

Hence, alternative $(iv)$ is correct.

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