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Which of the following reaction represent the decrease in entropy?
I. H2O(g)H2O(l)
II. Fe2+(aq)+S2(aq)FeS(s)
III. 2SO3(g)2SO2(g)+O2(g)

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I only
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I and II only
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II and III only
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III only
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I, II, and III
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Solution

The correct option is B I and II only
The reactions I and II only represent the decrease in entropy.
In reaction I, a gas is condensed into liquid. In reaction II, two hydrated ions (cation and anion) combine to form a solid. As we move from gas to liquid or liquid to gas, the entropy decreases.
The reaction III represent the increase in entropy.
In reaction II, 2 moles of gaseous reactants give 3 moles of gaseous products. With increase in the number of moles of gaseous species, the entropy increases.

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