Which Reaction Produces an Increase in the Entropy of the System

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which reaction produces an increase in the entropy of the system?

• A)Ag⁺ (aq)+ Cl^- (aq)→ AgCl (s)
• B)CO₂ (s)→ CO₂ (g)
• C)H₂ (g)+ Cl₂ (g)→ 2 HCl (g)
• D)N₂ (g)+ 3 H₂ (g)→ 2 NH₃ (g)
• E)H₂O (l)→ H₂O (s)

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