Calculate ΔρS° for the Following Reaction

question 67

Multiple Choice

Calculate ΔρS° for the following reaction. The S° for each species is shown below the reaction. P₄(g) + 10Cl₂(g) → 4PCl₅(g)
S°(J K^-1 mol^-1) 280.0 223.1 364.6

• A) -138.5 J K^-1 mol^-1
• B) -1052.6 J K^-1 mol^-1
• C) +171.3 J K^-1 mol^-1
• D) -583.6 J K^-1 mol^-1
• E) +2334.6 J K^-1 mol^-1

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