AIPMT PRELIMS2005Chemistry-Thermodynamics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Chemistry Spontaneity of Reactions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following pairs of a chemical reaction is certain to result in a spontaneous reaction?

A

Exothermic and decreasing disorder

B

Endothermic and increasing disorder

C

Exothermic and increasing disorder

D

Endothermic and decreasing disorder

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

A reaction is spontaneous if it is exothermic and increases disorder, as it leads to a decrease in Gibbs free energy.

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