Which Relationship or Statement Best Describes $\Delta$ S° for the Following Reaction?
HgS(s)+ O₂(g)

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which relationship or statement best describes $\Delta$ S° for the following reaction?
HgS(s) + O₂(g) $\to$ Hg(l) + SO₂(g)

• A)(\(\Delta\)S° \(\approx\) 0)
• B)(\(\Delta\)S° < 0)
• C)(\(\Delta\)S° > 0)
• D)(\(\Delta\)S° = \(\Delta\)H°/T)
• E)More information is needed to make a reasonable prediction.

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