Which Reaction Produces a Decrease in the Entropy of the System

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which reaction produces a decrease in the entropy of the system?

• A)4 NH₃ (g) + 5 O₂ (g) → 4 NO (g) + 6 H₂O (g)
• B)Na (s) + 1/2 Cl₂ (g) → NaCl (s)
• C)2 HgO (s) → 2 Hg (l) + O₂ (g)
• D)UF₆ (s)→ U (s) + 3F₂ (g)
• E)H₂O (s) → H₂O (g)

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