Chemistry-Gibbs Free Energy

NEET Chemistry Gibbs Free Energy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements regarding Gibbs Free Energy and spontaneous processes is correct?

A

A negative change in Gibbs Free Energy indicates a spontaneous process.

B

A positive change in Gibbs Free Energy indicates a spontaneous process.

C

The Gibbs Free Energy change is independent of enthalpy and entropy changes.

D

A reaction with zero Gibbs Free Energy change can never occur spontaneously.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

A negative change in Gibbs Free Energy (∆G < 0) indicates that the process is spontaneous, as stated in the context that for spontaneous processes, T∆S_sys – ∆H_sys > 0 leads to ∆G < 0.

Found an issue with this question?