Chemical Thermodynamics Question 33
Question: Which of the following conditions will always lead to a non-spontaneous change [AMU 2000; KCET (Med.) 2000]
Options:
A) Positive $ \Delta H $ and positive $ \Delta S $
B) Negative $ \Delta H $ and negative $ \Delta S $
C) Positive $ \Delta H $ and negative $ \Delta S $
D) Negative $ \Delta H $ and positive $ \Delta S $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
When $ \Delta H=+ve $ and $ \Delta S=-ve $ reaction is non-spontaneous.