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The combustion of acetylene C2H2 is a spontaneous reaction givenby the equation: 2C2H2 (g) + SO2(g) --> 4CO2 (g) + 2 H2O(l)

As expected for a combustion the a combustion the reaction isexothermic.

a.) What is the sign of Delta H?

b.) What do you expect for the sign of Delta S?

c.) Explain the spontaneity of the reaction in terms of theenthalpy and entropy changes.

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Answer We are given combustion of acetylene C2H2 is a spontaneous reaction 2C2H2 g SO2g 4CO2 g 2 H2Ol aWe know the combustion reaction are exothermic and when reaction is    See Answer
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