Asked in Premeth Test 45 — Thermochemistry

A reaction which does not occur in nature is:

Correct answer: D. Non-spontaneous reaction

  • A. Spontaneous reaction
  • B. Exothermic reaction
  • C. Endothermic reaction
  • D. Non-spontaneous reaction

Explanation

A reaction that does not occur in nature is often referred to as a "non-spontaneous" or "non-natural" reaction. These reactions are thermodynamically unfavorable and do not occur without the input of energy or some external driving force. In other words, the Gibbs free energy change (∆G) for such reactions is positive, indicating that they are not favored under standard conditions. An example of a non-spontaneous reaction is the electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen and oxygen gas: 2H2O(l) → 2H2(g) + O2(g)

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