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For reaction $A \rightleftharpoons B$, $\Delta G^{\circ} = 105 - 35 \log T$. Find the transition temperature (in $^{\circ} C$) of the above reaction at 1 bar.

Updated On: Apr 2, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

Finding the temperature at which a reaction becomes spontaneous or reaches equilibrium by setting the Gibbs Free Energy change to zero.

CALCULATION:
1. We are given the relation for standard Gibbs energy: $\Delta G^{\circ} = 105 - 35 \log T$.
2. At the transition point, the standard free energy change is zero: $0 = 105 - 35 \log T$.
3. Rearranging: $35 \log T = 105 \Rightarrow \log T = 3$.
4. Taking the antilog: $T = 10^3 = 1000 \text{ Kelvin}$.
5. To convert Kelvin to Celsius: $t(^{\circ} C) = 1000 - 273 = 727^{\circ} C$.
The answer is 727.
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