The Decrease in Entropy (The $\Delta$ S Value Is Negative) Observed for Alkene Addition Reactions Results

question 85

Multiple Choice

The decrease in entropy (the $\Delta$ S value is negative) observed for alkene addition reactions results from _______.

• A) the breaking of a π and \(\sigma\) bond.
• B) the formation of two \(\sigma\) bonds.
• C) the reaction being exothermic.
• D) two molecules reacting to form a single molecule.
• E) the temperature dependence of the \(\Delta\)S term.

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