If ΔG⁰ʹ is Negative, the Reaction Is

Question

If ΔG⁰ʹ is negative, the reaction is
A) exergonic and requires the input of energy.
B) endergonic and requires the input of energy.
C) exergonic and energy will be released.
D) endergonic and energy will be released.

Accepted Answer

A negative ΔG⁰ʹ indicates that the reaction is exergonic, which means that energy will be released during the reaction. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.