Predict whether ΔS is positive or negative for the following process: 2 Cl₂O₇(g) → 2 Cl₂(g) + 7 O₂(g) A) negative B) positive C) There is not enough information to determine. D) ΔS doesn't change. E) ΔS changes the same on both sides of the equation.

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The reaction involves the formation of three gases from two gases. Gases have higher entropy than solids or liquids, so the entropy of the system is likely to increase, making ΔS positive.

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