Predict which of the following reaction (s) has a positive entropy change? I.Ag+(aq)+Cl−(aq)→AgCl(s) II.NH4Cl(s)→NH3(g)+HCl(g) III.2NH3(g)→N2(g)+3H2(g)
A
I and II
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B
III
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C
II and III
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D
II
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Solution
The correct option is C II and III ΔS is positive for the reaction that has more number of gaseous products than reactants which increases the randomness of the reaction.
In other words, Δng is + ve.
II and III will have positive change in entropy with Δng 2 and 2 respectively.