A reaction carried out at 298 K has ΔG° = −40 kJ mol⁻¹ and an activation energy of…
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Problem
A reaction carried out at 298 K has ΔG° = −40 kJ mol⁻¹ and an activation energy of 200 kJ mol⁻¹. Explain whether product formation will be measurable on a laboratory time-scale at 298 K, and predict qualitatively how (i) adding a suitable catalyst and (ii) increasing the temperature to 500 K would affect both the reaction rate and the value of ΔG°. Provide brief reasoning.