Identify the Statement That Is TRUE

question 60

Multiple Choice

Identify the statement that is TRUE.

• A) The entropy of a gas is lower than the entropy of a liquid.
• B) Entropy generally decreases with increasing molecular complexity.
• C) Free atoms have lower entropy than molecules.
• D) Entropy decreases with dissolution.
• E) For noble gases, entropy decreases with increase in atomic size.

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Definitions:

Toluene

Toluene is a clear, water-insoluble liquid, widely used as an industrial feedstock and solvent, known for its role in the manufacture of benzene and as a component in gasoline.

P-Nitrobutylbenzene

An organic compound consisting of a butylbenzene structure with a nitro group (-NO2) attached to the para (opposite) position relative to the butyl group.

Synthetic Steps

Sequential chemical reactions conducted in the laboratory to synthesize desired chemical compounds from simpler substances.

Benzene

A cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H6, characterized by a ring of six carbon atoms and notable for its aromatic properties.