Calculate the standard Gibbs energy change for the following reactions at 25oC: (a) C2H5OH(l) + O2(g) -> CH3COOH(l) ─+ H2O(l) (b) 2 CO2(g) -> 2 CO(g) + O2(g) Which of the above reactions, as written, is spontaneous at the standard state? Answer: [─ 362.1; +514.4]

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Calculate the standard Gibbs energy change for the following reactions at 25oC:

(a) C2H5OH(l) + O2(g) -> CH3COOH(l) ─+ H2O(l)

(b) 2 CO2(g) -> 2 CO(g) + O2(g)

Which of the above reactions, as written, is spontaneous at the standard state? 

Answer: [─ 362.1; +514.4]

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