Which Reaction Is Most Spontaneous

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which reaction is most spontaneous?

• A) a reaction that is slightly exothermic and leads to a huge increase in entropy
• B) a reaction that is slightly endothermic and leads to a huge decrease in entropy
• C) a reaction that is highly exothermic and leads to a huge decrease in entropy
• D) a reaction that is slightly exothermic and leads to a slight increase in entropy

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