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The equilibrium constant for a reaction is \(10\). What will be the value of \(∆G^Θ\)?
\(R= 8.314\ JK^{-1} mol^{-1}, T=300\ K\)

Updated On: Jan 19, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

Data and Formula

Equilibrium constant: \[ K = 10^{10} \]

Gas constant: \[ R = 8.314\ \text{J K}^{-1}\text{mol}^{-1} \]

Temperature: \[ T = 300\ \text{K} \]

Relation between ΔG° and K: \[ \Delta G^\circ = -RT \ln K \]

Calculation

First, convert \(\log_{10}\) to natural log:

\[ \ln K = \ln(10^{10}) = 10 \ln 10 \approx 10 \times 2.303 = 23.03 \]

Then: \[ \Delta G^\circ = - (8.314)(300)(23.03) \] \[ 8.314 \times 300 = 2494.2 \] \[ \Delta G^\circ \approx - 2494.2 \times 23.03 \approx -5.75 \times 10^{4}\ \text{J mol}^{-1} \] \[ \Delta G^\circ \approx -57.5\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1} \]

\[ \boxed{\Delta G^\circ \approx -5.8 \times 10^{4}\ \text{J mol}^{-1} \;\;(\text{or } -58\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1})} \]

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