MCQ
For a spontaneous process, the correct statement is
  • A
    Entropy of the system always increases
  • B
    Free energy of the system always increases
  • C
    Total entropy change is always negative
  • Total entropy change is always positive

Answer

Correct option: D.
Total entropy change is always positive
d
Total entropy change (system and surrounding) is always positive.

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