How is delta G related to the equilibrium constant?

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Michael
Apr 21, 2015

The relationship is:

DeltaG^(0)=-RTlnK

R is the gas constant = 8.31"J/K""/""mol"

T is the absolute temperature

K is the equilibrium constant

Large values of K result in negative values of DeltaG indicating reaction spontaneity.

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