Entropy (S) and the change in entropy of the process ΔS:
A
are path functions
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B
are state functions
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C
are constants
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D
have no values
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Solution
The correct option is B are state functions Entropy (S) and the change in entropy of the process (ΔS) are state functions. The value of state function depends on initial and final states and is independent of the path followed.