Question
Which of the following statement is not correct about Ellingham diagram?
A.
$$\Delta G$$ increases with an increase in temperature
B.
It consists of plots of $${\Delta _f}{G^ \circ }$$ Vs $$T$$ for formation of oxides
C.
A coupling reaction can be well expressed by this diagram
D.
It express the kinetics of the reduction process
Answer :
It express the kinetics of the reduction process
Solution :
Ellingham diagrams are based on thermodynamic concepts. It does not tell anything about the kinetics of the reduction process.