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Without doing a numerical calculation, determine which of the following will reduce the free energy change for the reaction, that is, make it less positive or more negative, when the temperature is increased. Explain.
(a) N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⟶ 2NH3(g)
(b) HCl(g) + NH3(g) ⟶ NH4 Cl(s)
(c) (NH4)2 Cr2 O7(s) ⟶ Cr2 O3(s) + 4H2 O(g) + N2(g)
(d) 2Fe(s) + 3O2(g) ⟶ Fe2 O3(s)
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