Question

The Go' for the reaction Citrate  Isocitrate is +6.64 kJmol-1 . The Go' for the reaction Isocitrate  α-Ketoglutarate is -267 kJmol-1 . Calculate the Go' for the conversion of citrate to α-ketoglutarate?

Answer 1

Answer:

ΔG°' for the conversion of citrate to α-ketoglutarate = - 273.64  kJmol-1

Explanation:

ΔG°' for Citrate is +6.64 kJmol-1

ΔG°' for Isocitrate is -267 kJmol-1

ΔG°' for the conversion of citrate to α-ketoglutarate = ΔG°' for product - ΔG°' for reactant

ΔG°' for the conversion of citrate to α-ketoglutarate = -267 kJmol-1 - (+6.64 kJmol-1)

ΔG°' for the conversion of citrate to α-ketoglutarate = - 273.64  kJmol-1