Question

"in which direction does this reaction tend to proceed under standard conditions?"

Answer 1

Once the values for all the reactants and products are known, the standard Gibbs free energy change for the reaction is found. The sign of the standard free energy change ΔG° of a chemical reaction determines whether the reaction will tend to proceed in the forward or reverse direction under standard conditions.

Answer 2

Answer : Right

Explanation : The direction of reaction tends to proceed on right side under standard conditions; If the change in standard free energy ΔG for a particular reaction is negative. Also if the elements in their most stable forms as they exist under standard conditions. Then ΔG determines the direction and extent of chemical change. But under standard conditions the direction of the  reaction will be to right.