One mole of which of the following has the highest entropy? | CGP Edu

Chemistry Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry Karnataka - CET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ

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One mole of which of the following has the highest entropy?

A

Mercury

B

Diamond

C

Liquid nitrogen

D

Hydrogen gas

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: Entropy of a gas is greater than liquid and solid because gaseous particles ar quite apart from each other and are in random motion.

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