Which reaction occurs with the greater increase in entropy? Explain your reasoning. (a) 2 H 2 O()
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Which reaction occurs with the greater increase in entropy? Explain your reasoning.
(a) 2 H2O(ℓ) → 2 H2(g) + O2(g)
(b) C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g)
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