For Which of the Following Reactions Will the Entropy of the System

question 17

Multiple Choice

For which of the following reactions will the entropy of the system decrease?

• A) 2 NH₃(g)\(\to\)N₂(g)+ 3 H₂(g)
• B) 2 C(s)+ O₂(g)\(\to\) 2 CO(g)
• C) CaCO₃(s)\(\to\) CaO(s)+ CO₂(g)
• D) 2 NO₂(g)\(\to\)N₂O₄(g)
• E) NaOH(s)\(\to\) Na⁺(aq)+ OH^-(aq)

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