alleryStart learning →What is another name for the Gibbs energy of a reaction?
AHeat of reaction
BFree energy
CBond energy
DLattice energy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Free energy
ΔG is the net energy available to do useful work, hence it is called free energy.
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