Two reactions are coupled, sharing an intermediate.
Reaction 1: ΔH∘=+60kJ, ΔS∘=+200JK−1
Reaction 2: ΔH∘=−40kJ, ΔS∘=−100JK−1
Assuming the enthalpy and entropy changes are temperature-independent, over which temperature range will the coupled process be spontaneous under standard conditions?
a) T>300K
b) T>200K
c) T<200K
d) At all temperatures