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STANDARD Chemistry Entropy and Enthalpy MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

For the reaction, 2Cl₍g₎ → Cl₂₍g₎, the correct option is

A

rH > 0 and ΔS > 0

B

rH > 0 and ΔS < 0

C

rH < 0 and ΔS > 0

D

rH < 0 and ΔS < 0

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In the reaction, 2Cl₍g₎ → Cl₂₍g₎, the randomness decreases as 2 moles of Cl₍g₎ are converted to 1 mole of Cl₂₍g₎, thus, ΔS < 0. And this is an exothermic reaction, thus, ΔrH < 0.

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