Which of the following would probably have a positive $\Delta$S value? A) He(g, 2 atm) $\rarr$ He(g, 10 atm) B) H₂(g) + I₂(s) $\rarr$ 2HI(g) C) 2Ag(s) + Br₂(l) $\rarr$ 2AgBr(s) D) O₂(g) $\rarr$ O₂(aq) E) 2NO₂(g) $\rarr$ N₂O₄(g)

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The reaction in choice B involves the formation of a gas from a solid and a gas, which generally increases entropy ($\Delta$S > 0) due to the increase in the number of gas molecules.

Which of the Following Would Probably Have a Positive Δ\DeltaΔ S Value? A) He(g, 2 Atm)

Which of the Following Would Probably Have a Positive $\Delta$ S Value?
A) He(g, 2 Atm)