CHEMISTRY · Subjective · AP · Chemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry · Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry
Problem
For the reaction 2B(g) ⇌ C(g) at 298 K, the standard Gibbs free-energy change is ΔG° = −28 kJ mol⁻¹, but the rate constant for the forward reaction is k_f = 1.2 × 10⁻¹³ s⁻¹. An experiment begins with pure B at 298 K. Briefly state whether the reaction is under thermodynamic control, kinetic control, or both, and justify your answer using the data provided.