The process is spontaneous when ∆G is –ve. Since T = 0 so T∆S = 0, i.e ∆G = ∆H. For an exhothermic process, ∆H is –ve, therefore at absolute zero ∆G will always be –ve and hence a spontaneous process.
At temp. above absolute zero, ∆S is not zero. It may be +ve or –ve. Hence we have to consider both the ∆H and T∆S for deciding ∆G and the spontaneity.


