For the reaction A → B, ΔG^0' = −60 kJ/mol. The reaction is started with 10 mmol of A and no B is initially present. After 24 hours, analysis reveals the presence of 2 mmol of B and 8 mmol of A. Which of the following is the most likely explanation? A) A and B have reached equilibrium concentrations B) an enzyme has shifted the equilibrium toward A C) B formation is kinetically slow; equilibrium has not been reached by 24 hours D) formation of B is thermodynamically unfavorable E) the result described is impossible, given the fact that ΔG^0' is −60 kJ/mol

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The reaction has a large negative ΔG^0', indicating it is thermodynamically favorable. However, the slow formation of B suggests that the reaction is kinetically slow, and equilibrium has not been reached within 24 hours.

For the Reaction a → B, ΔG0' = −60 KJ/mol

For the Reaction a → B, ΔG^0' = −60 KJ/mol