Multiple Choice
The degradation of phosgene (COCl2) into CO and Cl2 happens to be non-spontaneous at room temperature and standard state conditions (273 K, 1 atm) . What change in temperature must occur to make this a spontaneous reaction?
A) increase T
B) decrease T
C) add CO to the COCl2
D) there is insufficient data to answer
Correct Answer:
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