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Thermodynamics

Question
CBSEENCH11006119

For a reaction both ∆H and T∆S are positive. Under what conditions will the reaction be spontaneous?

Solution
When both ∆H and T∆S are positive i.e. energy factor opposes the process but randomness factor favours, then if ∆H < T∆S, the process is spontaneous and ∆G is –ve.