Which of the Following Processes Shows a Decrease in Entropy

question 21

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 2 NO(g) + O₂(g) → 2 NO₂(g)
• B) COBr₂(g) → CO(g) + Br₂(g)
• C) CH₃OH(l) → CO(g) + 2 H₂(g)
• D) LiBrO₃(s) → Li⁺(aq) + BrO₃^-(aq)
• E) None of the above will show a decrease in entropy.

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