Reaction 1 has a D G ° of –12.3 kJ/mol, and Reaction 2 has a D G ° of 23.4 kJ/mol. Which statement is TRUE of these two reactions?
A.
Reaction 1 occurs faster.
B.
Reaction 2 occurs faster.
C.
Both reactions occur at the same rate.
D.
Reaction 2 will not occur.
E.
It is impossible to know which reaction occurs faster with this information.