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Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry: Kirchhoff's equation MCQ

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Kirchhoff's equationHardQuestion 800011

Question

ΔG° = −RT ln K. If K = 1, then ΔG° is:
  1. A
    0
    Correct
  2. B
    −RT
  3. C
    +RT
  4. D

Correct answer

0

Explanation

ΔG° = −RT ln K. If K = 1: ΔG° = −RT ln 1 = −RT × 0 = 0. The standard Gibbs energy is zero when K = 1.