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In which of the following process, maximum increase in entropy is observed?
ChemistryThermodynamics (C)KCETKCET 2007
Options:
  • A Melting of ice
  • B Sublimation of naphthalene
  • C Condensation of water
  • D Dissolution of salt in water
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Sublimation of naphthalene
The order of entropy in solid, liquid and gas is gas $>$ liquid $>$ solid
Hence, in sublimation of naphthalene, maximum increase in entropy is observed.

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