The van't Hoff plot has a NEGATIVE slope. What does this indicate?
- A
ΔS° = 0
- B
K is independent of T
- C
The reaction is exothermic
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The reaction is endothermic (ΔH° > 0)
Explanation
ln K = -ΔH°/R · (1/T) + ΔS°/R. A negative slope means -ΔH°/R < 0, i.e. ΔH° > 0 (endothermic).