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Question

For a spontaneous process, the correct statement is :

Options

A.Entropy of the system always increases

B.Free energy of the system airways increases

C.Total entropy change is always negative

D.Total entropy change is always positive

Solution

Total entropy change (system and surrounding)is always positive.

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