5. Which of the following statements accurately describes the spontaneity of the reaction below? Al2O3(s) + 2Fe(s) → 2Al(s) + Fe2O3(s) H°rxn = 830.8 kJ/mol, S°rxn = 168 J/mol·K a. The reverse reaction is always spontaneous. b. The reaction is spontaneous above 4945 K. c. The reaction is spontaneous below 4945 K. d. The reaction is always spontaneous. e. There is not enough information to determine

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5. Which of the following statements accurately describes the spontaneity of the reaction below?
Al2O3(s) + 2Fe(s) → 2Al(s) + Fe2O3(s) H°rxn = 830.8 kJ/mol, S°rxn = 168 J/mol·K
a. The reverse reaction is always spontaneous.
b. The reaction is spontaneous above 4945 K.
c. The reaction is spontaneous below 4945 K.
d. The reaction is always spontaneous.
e. There is not enough information to determine 

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