Under the conditions of a given reaction,a positive ΔG' means
A)the reaction is spontaneous.
B)no energy needs to be added.
C)the reaction is at equilibrium.
D)work can be done.
E)the reaction will not occur.

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A positive ΔG' (Gibbs free energy change) indicates that the reaction is non-spontaneous under standard conditions, meaning it requires an input of energy to proceed.

Under the Conditions of a Given Reaction,a Positive ΔG' Means