In Which Case Must a Reaction Be Spontaneous at All $\Delta$

question 94

Multiple Choice

In which case must a reaction be spontaneous at all temperatures?

• A)(\(\Delta\)H) is positive,\(\Delta\)S is positive.
• B)(\(\Delta\)H) = 0,\(\Delta\)S is negative.
• C)(\(\Delta\)S) = 0,\(\Delta\)H is positive.
• D)(\(\Delta\)H) is negative,\(\Delta\)S is positive.
• E)None of these.

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