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Which state of particular compound will have maximum entropy ?

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Solid
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Crystalline
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Amorphous
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Gas
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Solution

The correct option is C Gas
Gas will have maximum entropy. The gas molecules are held by very weak intermolecular forces. Gas molecules are far apart from each other and can randomly move in any direction. This creates maximum disorder and hence maximum entropy.

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