Part iv. is the neutralization reaction enthalpy favored?

Yes, it is a special case of enthalpy of neutralization.  

The enthalpy of neutralization (ΔHn) is the change in enthalpy that occurs when one equivalent of an acid and one equivalent of a base undergo a neutralization reaction to form water and a salt.

The standard enthalpy change of neutralization is the enthalpy change when solutions of an acid and an alkali react together under standard conditions to produce 1 mole of water.

Explanation:

48000 minutes [ 1 hour  / 60 min ] 1 day / 24 hours ] [365 days / year]

48000 * [ 1/(60 * 24 * 365)]

48000 * [1 / 525600]

There are 0.0930954years in 48000 minutes