Calculate DS°_rxn for the Following Reaction

question 125

Multiple Choice

Calculate DS°_rxn for the following reaction.The S° for each species is shown below the reaction. P₄(g) + 10 Cl₂(g) → 4 PCl₅(g)
S°(J/mol∙K) 280.0 223.1 364.6

• A) +138.5 J/K
• B) -1052.6 J/K
• C) -171.3 J/K
• D) -583.6 J/K
• E) -307.7 J/K

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