A reaction step with must be driven by coupling to one or more of the reactions in…
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · AP · Chemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry
Problem
A reaction step with ΔG∘=+55.0kJmol−1 must be driven by coupling to one or more of the reactions in the list below. Each driving reaction may be used at most once. Which option provides an overall spontaneous process with the **smallest magnitude of negative overall ΔG∘**?
Available driving reactions:
(a) Reactions 2 and 3
(b) Only reaction 4
(c) Reactions 1 and 2
(d) Only reaction 1