MCQ
The reverse of a spontaneous reaction is $....... :$
  • A
    always spontaneous
  • always non spontaneous
  • C
    sometimes spontaneous
  • D
    There is no way of telling

Answer

Correct option: B.
always non spontaneous
The revere of a spontaneous reaction is always non $-$ spontaneous.
According to the second law of thermodynamics, a reaction is spontaneous if the overall entropy or disorder increases.
If we go back to our cleaning the house analogy, when our home becomes messy, then the entropy increases.
The mess that accumulates is a spontaneous reaction, and as a result, the entropy increases.

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