If a process is non-spontaneous,which of the following options is correct?

  • A
    $\Delta H < 0, \Delta S > 0$
  • B
    $\Delta H > 0, \Delta S < 0$
  • C
    $\Delta H < 0, \Delta S < 0$
  • D
    $\Delta S = 0, \Delta H = 0$

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