Which of the Following Reactions Would Be Expected to Have

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions would be expected to have a positive entropy change, D S 0?
I. 2 SO₂ (g) + O₂(g) 2 SO₃(g)
II. Ba(OH) 2 (s) BaO (s) + H₂ O (g)
III. CO (g) + 2 H₂ (g) CH₃ OH ( )

• A) I only
• B) II only
• C) III only
• D) I and II
• E) I and III

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