For Which of the Following Processes Would ΔS° Be Expected

question 35

Multiple Choice

For which of the following processes would ΔS° be expected to be most positive?

• A)H₂O(l)→ H₂O(s)
• B)NH₃(g)+ HCl(g)→ NH₄Cl(s)
• C)O₂(g)+ 2H₂(g)→ 2H₂O(g)
• D)N₂O₄(g)→ 2NO₂(g)
• E)2NH₄NO₃(s)→ 2N₂(g)+ O₂(g)+ 4H₂O(g)

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