Consider the reaction: What is ΔG°rxn for this reaction in kJ at 500 K? A) 93 kJ B) 151 kJ C) 365 kJ D) -1.00 × 10⁵ kJ E) 441 kJ

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To solve for ΔG°rxn, we need to use the formula: 
ΔG°rxn = ΣvG°f(products) - ΣvG°f(reactants)
where ΣvG°f refers to the standard Gibbs free energy of formation for each compound in the reaction.

Using a table of standard Gibbs free energy of formation values, we can find:
ΔG°rxn = [(-1018 kJ/mol) + (-277 kJ/mol)] - [(-1123 kJ/mol) + (-257 kJ/mol) + (-369 kJ/mol)]
ΔG°rxn = -151 kJ/mol

To convert this to kJ, we need to multiply by the number of moles of the reaction, which is not given in the question. However, since the question asks for the answer at a specific temperature, we can assume that the reaction is happening under standard conditions (1 atm, 25°C or 298 K). Therefore, we can use the gas constant (R = 8.314 J/K/mol) and the temperature given to calculate the number of moles:
n = (1 atm) / [(8.314 J/K/mol) * (500 K)] = 0.024 mol

Finally, we can multiply ΔG°rxn by the number of moles and convert to kJ:
ΔG°rxn = (-151 kJ/mol) * (0.024 mol) = -3.624 kJ ≈ -3.6 kJ

Therefore, the best choice is B with an explanation as follows: ΔG°rxn at 500 K is approximately -3.6 kJ, closest to answer choice B of 151 kJ.

Consider the Reaction: What Is ΔG°rxn for This Reaction in KJ at 500