Which of the following statements is true?
A)The product is favored in reaction in which DH° is a positive value.
B)Entropy decreases when an acyclic compound forms a ring.
C)In homolytic bond cleavage,entropy decreases and favors formation of products.
D)The starting material is favored in a reaction in which DH° is a negative value.

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Entropy decreases when an acyclic compound forms a ring because the number of possible arrangements (microstates) decreases, leading to a decrease in entropy.

Which of the Following Statements Is True