Which Relationship or Statement Best Describes ΔS° for the Following

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which relationship or statement best describes ΔS° for the following reaction? C₂H₅OH(l) + 3O₂(g) → 2CO₂(g) + 3H₂O(l)

• A)Δ S° ≈ 0
• B)Δ S° < 0
• C)Δ S° > 0
• D)Δ S° = Δ H°/ T
• E)More information is needed to make a reasonable prediction.

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