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Questions 44-46 relate to the following information. XY2 → X + Y2 The equation above represents the Thermodynamics Chemistry Question

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Questions 44-46 relate to the following information.

XY2 → X + Y2

The equation above represents the decomposition of a compound XY2. The diagram below shows two reaction profiles (path one and path two) for the decomposition of XY2.

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  1. The reaction is thermodynamically favorable under standard conditions at 298 K. Therefore, the value of ΔS° for the reaction must be
A.

equal to zero

B.

equal to ΔH°/298 K

C.

greater than ΔH°/298 K

✓ Correct
D.

less than ΔH°/298 K

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