In conversion of limestone to lime, CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g)

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In conversion of limestone to lime,
CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g)
the values of ΔH° and ΔS° are +179.1kJ mol–1 and 160.2J/K respectively at 298K and 1 bar. Assuming that ΔH° and ΔS° do not change with temperature, temperature above which conversion of limestone to lime will be spontaneous is

(a) 1118K 

(b) 1008K

(c) 1200K 

(d) 845K.

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answered Mar 29, 2018 by sanjaydas (61,430 points) 5 7 7
selected Apr 1, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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