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Multiple Choice
Consider the following reaction: I2(g) + Cl2(g) ⇌ 2ICl(g) with Kp = 81.9 at 25 °C. Calculate ΔG⁰rxn for the reaction at 25 °C under equilibrium conditions. Express your answer in kilojoules.
A
-11.4 kJ
B
-81.9 kJ
C
0 kJ
D
11.4 kJ
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Understand the relationship between the equilibrium constant (Kp) and the standard Gibbs free energy change (ΔG⁰rxn) using the equation: ΔG⁰rxn = -RT ln(Kp).
Identify the values needed for the calculation: R (the universal gas constant) is 8.314 J/(mol·K), and T (temperature in Kelvin) is 25 °C, which converts to 298 K.
Convert the gas constant R from J to kJ by dividing by 1000, so R = 0.008314 kJ/(mol·K).
Substitute the values into the equation: ΔG⁰rxn = - (0.008314 kJ/(mol·K)) * (298 K) * ln(81.9).
Calculate the natural logarithm of Kp (ln(81.9)) and multiply by the other values to find ΔG⁰rxn in kJ.