A reaction, A + B → C + D + q is found to have a positive entropy change. The reaction will be
(i) possible at high temperature
(ii) possible only at low temperature
(iii) not possible at any temperature
(v) possible at any temperature
A reaction is said to be feasible of possible when change in Gibbs free energy for that reaction at particular temperature is negative.
We know, change in Gibbs free energy,
ΔG = ΔH – TΔS
Where
ΔH is change in enthalpy
ΔS is change in entropy
T is temperature at which reaction occurs.
Given Energy is released when a forward reaction occurs (since q is on product side), therefore ΔH is negative.
It is also given that entropy change for the reaction is positive.
Thus –TΔS would be negative for all temperatures.
Therefore,
ΔG = ΔH – TΔS would always be negative.
Thus (iv) possible at any temperature is the right answer.