Which, If Any, of the Following Processes Is Spontaneous Under

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, of the following processes is spontaneous under the specified conditions?

• A) H₂O(l)  H₂O(s) at 25°C
• B) CO₂(s)  CO₂(g) at 0°C
• C) 2H₂O(g)  2H₂(g) + O₂(g)
• D) C(graphite)  C(diamond) at 25°C and 1 atm pressure
• E) None of the above is spontaneous.

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