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Interpretation:
The value of 
is to be calculated for the given reactions using the free-energy values from the 
.
Concept introduction:
Gibbs free energy is the standard free energy that complements the production of 
mole of that substance from its component elements, at their standard states.
The symbol of standard Gibbs free energy is 
.
The mitochondrion is called the powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria is used for the synthesis of 
that is used to store the energy
Answer to Problem 16RE
Solution:
The reaction will not proceed in the direction as stated. The value of 
is 
.
The reaction will proceed in the direction as stated. The value of is 
.
The reaction will not proceed in the direction as stated. The value of is 
.
The reaction will proceed in the direction as stated. The value of is 
.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
a) For predicting the reaction and calculating the value of :
From the table 
in the book,
Also,
On reversing the second reaction,
Now add the two reactions and their Gibbs free energies as follows:
Substitute the value as follows:
for and
for
Hence, the reaction will not be in the direction as written.
b) For predicting the reaction and calculating the value of :
From the table in the book,
Also,
On reversing the second reaction,
Now add the two reactions and their Gibbs free energies as follows:
Substitute the value as follows:
for and
for 
Hence, the reaction will be in the direction as written.
c) For predicting the reaction and calculating the value of :
From the table in the book,
Also,
On reversing the second reaction,
Now add the two reactions and their Gibbs free energies as follows:
Substitute,
For and
For
.
So,
Hence, the reaction will not be in the direction as written.
d) For predicting the reaction and calculating the value of :
From the table in the book,
Also,
On reversing the second reaction,
Now add the two reactions and their Gibbs free energies as follows:
Substitute the value as follows:
for 
and
for.
Hence, the reaction will be in the direction as written.
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