Question

What is meant by spontaneous reaction?

(a) Reaction needing heat

(b) Proceeds on own

(c) Catalyst help

(d) Change in temperature

This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This question is from Kinetic and Thermodynamics of Hydrogenation Reaction topic in division Hydrogenation of Unit Processes

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Proceeds on own

Explanation: All spontaneous reactions, i.e., those proceeding of their own accord and in the absence of any electrical influences, such as magnetic or electrostatic forces, or various forms of radiation, are attended by a free-energy decrease.