The standard free energy change ( ) for the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and inorganic…

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Problem

The standard free energy change (

\Delta G^{\circ}

) for the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and inorganic phosphate at

298\,\text{K}

is closest to which of the following values? (a)

+30\,\text{kJ}\,\text{mol}^{-1}

(b)

-14\,\text{kJ}\,\text{mol}^{-1}

(c)

-30\,\text{kJ}\,\text{mol}^{-1}

(d)

-60\,\text{kJ}\,\text{mol}^{-1}