For the decomposition of formic acid, HCOOH(l) H2O(l) + CO(g) Ho = +29 kJ/mol at 25oC.

Question:

For the decomposition of formic acid,
HCOOH(l) → H2O(l) + CO(g)
∆Ho = +29 kJ/mol at 25oC.
a. Does the tendency of this reaction to proceed to a state of minimum energy favor the formation of water and carbon monoxide or formic acid? Explain.
b. Does the tendency of this reaction to proceed to a state of maximum entropy favor the formation of products or reactants? Explain.