NEET Chemistry · Medium

Thermodynamics: Process interpretation MCQ

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Process interpretationMediumQuestion 23119

Question

A reaction can be exothermic but non-spontaneous at some temperature if:

  1. A
    Entropy change is sufficiently negative
    Correct
  2. B
    Pressure is zero
  3. C
    Catalyst is absent
  4. D
    It involves gases

Correct answer

Entropy change is sufficiently negative

Explanation

A large unfavorable entropy term can offset negative enthalpy.