Which of the following reactions will definitely have a negative entropy change? A. N2(g) + 3 H2(g) --> 2NH3(aq) B. CaCO3(s) --> CaO(s) + CO2(g) C. N2O4(g) --> 2NO2(g) D. 2O3(g) --> 3O2(g)   Group of answer choices (A)B, C, D (B)D (C)A (D)B

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Which of the following reactions will definitely have a negative entropy change?

A. N2(g) + 3 H2(g) --> 2NH3(aq)

B. CaCO3(s) --> CaO(s) + CO2(g)

C. N2O4(g) --> 2NO2(g)

D. 2O3(g) --> 3O2(g)

 

Group of answer choices
(A)B, C, D
(B)D
(C)A
(D)B
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