The G value for formation of gaseous water at 298 K and 1 atm is -278 kJ/mol. What is the nature of the spontaneity of formation of gaseous water at these conditions?

A. The reaction is never spontaneous.
B. The reaction is sometimes spontaneous.
C. The reaction is spontaneous.
D. The reaction may or may not be spontaneous.

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When dG is negative the reaction is spontaneous.