For the oxidation of iron to form iron(III) oxide: 4Fe(s) + 3O2(g) ⟷⟷ 2Fe2O3(s) ΔSo = –549.73 J∙K–1 at 298 K. The enthalpy of formation of Fe2O3(s) is –824.2 kJ∙mol–1. What is the standard change in Gibbs free energy for this reaction at 298 K? A)-660 kJ B)-1,485 kJ C)-988 kJ D)-1,812 kJ

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For the oxidation of iron to form iron(III) oxide:

 4Fe(s) + 3O2(g)  ⟷⟷    2Fe2O3(s)           ΔSo = –549.73 J∙K–1 at 298 K.

The enthalpy of formation of Fe2O3(s) is –824.2 kJ∙mol–1.  What is the standard change in Gibbs free energy for this reaction at 298 K?

A)-660 kJ
B)-1,485 kJ
C)-988 kJ
D)-1,812 kJ
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