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Octene (C8H16) can be converted into octane (C8H18) following the reaction below. ΔH° for the reaction is −125.52 kJ/mol and ΔS° is −129.9 J/K·mol.
C8H16(g) + H2(g) → C8H18(g)
a. At what temperatures (high/low/all/none) is the reaction spontaneous? Support your answer with clear reasoning.
b. Is the reaction spontaneous at 25°C? Support your answer with words or calculations.
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