Which of the Following Reactions Would Have a Negative ΔS

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions would have a negative ΔS?

• A)NH₄Cl (s)→ NH₃ (g)+ HCl (g)
• B)PbCl₂ (s)→ Pb²⁺ (aq)+ 2Cl^- (aq)
• C)2C (s)+ O₂ (g)→ 2CO₂ (g)
• D)2SO₂ (g)+ O₂ (g)→ 2SO₃ (g)
• E)H₂O (l)→ H₂O (g)

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