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Published on: August 13, 2026
According to third law of thermodynamics, the entropy at 0 K is zero for:
A
Elements in their stable form
B
Perfectly crystalline solids
C
Substance as 1 atm and 
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
For perfectly crystalline solids at 0 K, all molecular motion ceases and particles are closed packed. Thus; randomness (entropy) is minimum.
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