For the reaction H2(g) + S(s) --> H2S(g), ΔH° = -20.2 kJ/mol and ΔS° = +43.1 J/K·mol. Which of these statements is true?  Select one: a. ΔG° becomes less favorable as temperature increases. b. The reaction is at equilibrium at 25°C under standard conditions. c. The reaction is only spontaneous at low temperatures. d. The reaction is spontaneous only at high temperatures. e. The reaction is spontaneous at all temperatures.

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For the reaction H2(g) + S(s) --> H2S(g), ΔH° = -20.2 kJ/mol and ΔS° = +43.1 J/K·mol.

Which of these statements is true


Select one:
a. ΔG° becomes less favorable as temperature increases.
b. The reaction is at equilibrium at 25°C under standard conditions.
c. The reaction is only spontaneous at low temperatures.
d. The reaction is spontaneous only at high temperatures.
e. The reaction is spontaneous at all temperatures.
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