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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Thermodynamics (C)

Identify the reaction/process in which the entropy decreases

  1. A \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) (l) \(\longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) (s)
  2. B \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) (l) \(\longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) (g)
  3. C \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g}) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{H}(\mathrm{g})\)
  4. D Crystal \((100 \mathrm{~K}) \longrightarrow\) Crystal \((200 \mathrm{~K})\)
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(A) \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) (l) \(\longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) (s)

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Solid to liquid phase transition decreases the entropy