Order the Following by Increasing Entropy

question 85

Multiple Choice

Order the following by increasing entropy. CO(g) , COCl₂(g) , CO₂(g) , CaO(s)

• A) CO₂ < CO < CaO < COCl₂
• B) CaO < CO < CO₂ < COCl₂
• C) COCl₂ < CO < CaO < CO₂
• D) CO₂ < CaO < COCl₂ < CO
• E) CO < CaO < COCl₂ < CO₂

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

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