A reaction occurs spontaneously if
- T S < H and both H and S are +ve
- T S > H and H is +ve and S is −ve
- T S > H and both H and S are +ve
- T S = H and both H and S are +ve
Answer
(3) T S > H and both H and S are +ve
Solution
As per NCERT, G = H - T S; the reaction is spontaneous if G < 0.
When both H and S are positive, G < 0 only if T S > H (high temperature).
If T S < H ⇒ G > 0 (non-spontaneous); if T S = H ⇒ G = 0 (equilibrium).
With H +ve and S −ve, G is always positive.
∴ The reaction is spontaneous when T S > H and both H and S are +ve.
Answer: (3)