Which of the Following Processes Shows a Decrease in Entropy

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes shows a decrease in entropy of the system?

• A) 2NO(g) + O₂(g) → 2NO₂(g)
• B) COCl₂(g) → CO(g) + Cl₂(g)
• C) CH₃OH(l) → CO(g) + 2H₂(g)
• D) NaClO₃(s) → Na⁺(aq) + ClO₃^-(aq)
• E) H₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2HCl(g)

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