Question
Chemistry Question on Equilibrium
For the reaction : H2(g)+I2(g)<=>2HI(g), the standard free energy is ΔG∘>0. The equilibrium constant (K) would be________.
A
K=0
B
K>1
C
K=1
D
K<1
Answer
K<1
Explanation
Solution
ΔG∘=−RTlnK If lnK=−ve then only ΔG∘=+ve (or >0). Thus, K<1