Which One of the Following Reactions Would You Expect to Have

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following reactions would you expect to have the lowest $\Delta$ S°?

• A)CH₄(g)+ 2O₂(g)\(\rarr\) CO₂(g)+ 2H₂O(g)
• B)C₂H₂(g)+ ⁵/₂O₂(g)\(\rarr\) 2CO₂(g)+ H₂O(g)
• C)C₂H₄(g)+ O₂(g)\(\rarr\)2CO₂(g)+ 2H₂O(g)
• D)C₂H₆(g)+ ⁷/₂O₂(g)\(\rarr\) 2CO₂(g)+ 3H₂O(g)

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