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JEE Main 29 January 2024, Shift 1, Chemistry Q62

Question 62 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 2 of 30, Section A.

Which of the following is not correct?

(1) $\Delta G$ is zero for a reversible reaction
(2) $\Delta G$ is positive for a spontaneous reactionOfficial answer
(3) $\Delta G$ is negative for a spontaneous reaction
(4) $\Delta G$ is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter: Thermodynamics (Chemistry)
Topic: Gibbs Free Energy
Idea tested: Spontaneity Criteria

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