Which Reaction Produces a Decrease in the Entropy of the System

question 35

Multiple Choice

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

• A)CaCO₃ (s)→ CaO (s)+ CO₂ (g)
• B)2C (s)+ O₂ (g)→ 2CO (g)
• C)CO₂ (s)→ CO₂ (g)
• D)2H₂ (g)+ O₂ (g)→ 2H₂O (l)
• E)H₂O (l)→ H₂O (g)

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