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In which of the following process, a maximum increase in entropy is observed?
ChemistryThermodynamics (C)COMEDKCOMEDK 2020
Options:
  • A dissolution of salt in water
  • B condensation of water
  • C sublimation of naphthalene
  • D melting of ice
Solution:
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The correct answer is: sublimation of naphthalene
During sublimation of naphthalene, phase changes from solid to gaseous state. Hence, the randomness of the particles increases drastically.
$\therefore$ It has maximum increase in entropy,

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