Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 14, 2026
Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct?
Statement (i) : The entropy of isolated system with P–V work only, is always maximized at equilibrium.
Statement (ii) : It is possible for the entropy of close system to decrease substantially in an irreversible process.
Statement (iii) : Entropy can be created but not destroyed.
Statement (iv) : 
Ssystem is zero for reversible process in an isolated system.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
All these are statements of second law of thermodynamics.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
The enthalpy of combustion of benzene from the following data will be
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Two reactions are given below.
(i)
(ii)
Which of the following statements is true?
Predict which of the following reaction (s) has a positive entropy change ?
I. Ag+ (aq) + Cl– (aq) …
Determine which of the following reactions at constant pressure represent surrounding that do work …
Select the correct set of statement/s :
I. Work done by the surrounding in case of infinite stage e…
A particular chemical reaction is characterized by Δ H rxn = +250 kJ/mol. Which of the following st…