Consider the reaction: N2(g) + 3 F2(g) → 2 NF3(g)  ΔH° = -249 kJ and ΔS° = -278 J/K at 25°C Calculate ΔG° and state whether the equilibrium composition should favor reactants or products at standard conditions. A) ΔG° = -332 kJ; the equilibrium composition should favor products. B) ΔG° = -332 kJ; the equilibrium composition should favor reactants. C) ΔG° = -166 kJ; the equilibrium composition should favor products. D) ΔG° = -166 kJ; the equilibrium composition should favor reactants.

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Consider the reaction:

N2(g) + 3 F2(g) → 2 NF3(g)  ΔH° = -249 kJ and ΔS° = -278 J/K at 25°C

Calculate ΔG° and state whether the equilibrium composition should favor reactants or products at standard conditions.

A) ΔG° = -332 kJ; the equilibrium composition should favor products.

B) ΔG° = -332 kJ; the equilibrium composition should favor reactants.

C) ΔG° = -166 kJ; the equilibrium composition should favor products.

D) ΔG° = -166 kJ; the equilibrium composition should favor reactants.

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