Q39 / 150 · MHT CET 2016 · Chemistry

The criterion for a spontaneous process is

A
$∆ G > 0$
Correct answer
B
$∆ G < 0$
C
$∆ G = 0$
D
$∆ S_{t o t a l} < 0$

Solution

∆ G < 0

is the criteria for a process to be spontaneous.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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