Question

If the E°_cell for a given reaction has a negative value, which gives the correct relationship for the values of ΔG° and K_eq.? 

(a) ΔG° > 0; K_eq. < 1 

(b) ΔG° > 0; K_eq. > 1 

(c) ΔG° < 0; K_eq. > 1 

(d) ΔG° < 0; K_eq. < 1

Answer 1

Correct Option (a) ΔG° > 0; K_eq. < 1

Explanation:

If the E°_cell is negative then process is non-spontaneous i.e., ΔG° = + ve or > 0