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Published on: August 12, 2026
For a reaction to occur spontaneously
A
must be negative
B
must be negative
C
must be negative
D
must be negative.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For a reaction to be spontaneous, 
(Gibb’s free energy change) must be negative.
change in enthalpy 
change in entropy
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