AIPMT PRELIMS2000Chemistry-Electrochemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Chemistry Gibbs Free Energy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Cell reaction is spontaneous when :

A

ΔG° is negative

B

ΔG° is positive

C

ΔE°red is positive

D

ΔE°red is negative

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

A negative ΔG° indicates a spontaneous reaction, as it corresponds to a positive cell potential.

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