Calculate ΔS° for the Following Reaction, 2SO₂(g)+ O₂(g)→ 2SO₃(g)

question 8

Multiple Choice

Calculate ΔS° for the following reaction, 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2SO₃(g)
Given S°[SO₂(g) ] = 248.2 J/mol⋅K,S°[O₂(g) ] = 205.1 J/mol⋅K,and S°[SO₃(g) ] = 256.8 J/mol⋅K.

• A) -196.5 J/K
• B) -94.0 J/K
• C) -187.9 J/K
• D) +187.9 J/K
• E) +196.5 J/K

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