Problem: Find ΔG˚rxn for the reaction 2A + B →  2C from the given data.A → BΔG˚rxn = 126 kJC →  2BΔG˚rxn = 451 kJA →  CΔG˚rxn = –174 kJ

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A → B ΔG°rxn = 126 kJ

C → 2B ΔG°rxn = 451 kJ

A → C ΔG°rxn = -174 kJ


Reaction 1: no change

A → B ΔG°rxn = 126 kJ


Reaction 2: reverse

2B → C ΔG°rxn = - 451 kJ


Reaction 3: no change 

A → C ΔG°rxn = -174 kJ


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Find ΔG˚rxn for the reaction 2A + B →  2C from the given data.

A → BΔG˚rxn = 126 kJ
C →  2BΔG˚rxn = 451 kJ
A →  CΔG˚rxn = –174 kJ



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