According to the second law of thermodynamics,which of the following is true for a spontaneous process?

  • A
    $\Delta S_{\text{total}} > 0$
  • B
    $\Delta S_{\text{total}} = 0$
  • C
    $\Delta S_{\text{total}} > \Delta S_{\text{system}}$
  • D
    $\Delta S_{\text{total}} < 0$

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