Which Reaction Produces a Decrease in the Entropy of the System

question 3

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)+ 1/2Cl₂ (g)→ NaCl (s)
• C)2 HgO (s)→ 2 Hg (l)+ O₂ (g)
• D)U (s)+ 3F₂ (g)→ UF₆ (s)
• E)H₂O (s)→ H₂O (g)

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