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Published on: August 13, 2026
Given below are two statements
Statement I For a spontaneous process in an isolated system, the change in entropy is positive.
Statement II Lowering of energy in the reaction process is the only criterion for spontaneity.
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Statement I is true but Statement II is false. Its correct form is: Lowering of energy in the
reaction process is not the only criterion for spontaneity. It can also be achieved through the right temperature.
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