For a reaction to be spontaneous at any temperature,which of the following is true?

  • A
    $\Delta G < 0, \Delta H < 0$
  • B
    $\Delta G = \Delta H = 0$
  • C
    $\Delta G > 0, \Delta H > 0$
  • D
    $\Delta H < \Delta G$

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