If the E cell for a given reaction has a negative value, which of the following gives the correct relationships for the values of G and Keq ?
- G > 0; Keq < 1
- G > 0; Keq > 1
- G < 0; Keq > 1
- G < 0; Keq < 1
Answer
(1) G > 0; Keq < 1
Solution
G = -nFE cell
E cell < 0 G > 0
G = -RT Keq > 0 Keq < 0
Keq < 1
Answer: (1)