Q. 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 $K_{eq}$?
A) $\Delta G^\circ > 0$; $K_{eq} < 1$
B) $\Delta G^\circ > 0$; $K_{eq} > 1$
C) $\Delta G^\circ < 0$; $K_{eq} > 1$
D) $\Delta G^\circ < 0$; $K_{eq} < 1$
Explanation
[Solution] $\Delta G^\circ = -nFE^\circ > 0$ and $\Delta G^\circ = -RT\ln K$ gives K < 1. Answer (1).
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