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At constant pressure, the reaction 2A(g) → B(g) is exothermic.
Which of the following statements is true for this reaction?
Select one:
The reaction is never spontaneous at any temperature.
The reaction is spontaneous at high temperatures.
It is not possible to determine the spontaneity without more information.
The reaction is spontaneous at all temperatures.
The reaction is spontaneous at low temperatures.
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