Arrange These Compounds in Order of Increasing Standard Molar Entropy $\circ$

question 119

Multiple Choice

Arrange these compounds in order of increasing standard molar entropy at 25 ^$\circ$ C: C₃H₈(g) , C₂H₄(g) , ZnS(s) , and H₂O(l) .

• A) ZnS(s) < H₂O(l) < C₃H₈(g) < C₂H₄(g)
• B) C₂H₄(g) < H₂O(l) < C₃H₈(g) < NaCl(s)
• C) ZnS(s) < C₃H₈(g) < C₂H₄(g) < H₂O(l)
• D) C₃H₈(g) < C₂H₄(g) < H₂O(l) < ZnS(s)
• E) ZnS(s) < H₂O(l) < C₂H₄(g) < C₃H₈(g)

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