Which Relationship or Statement Best Describes $\Delta$ S $\degree$ For the Following Reaction? HgS(s) + O₂(g)

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which relationship or statement best describes $\Delta$ S $\degree$ for the following reaction? HgS(s) + O₂(g) $\rightarrow$ Hg(l) + SO₂(g)

• A)( \(\Delta\)S\(\degree\)\(\approx\) 0)
• B) (\(\Delta\)S\(\degree\) < 0)
• C) (\(\Delta\)S\(\degree\) > 0)
• D) (\(\Delta\)S\(\degree\)= \(\Delta\)H\(\degree\)/T)
• E) More information is needed to make a reasonable prediction.