For which of the following reactions will $\Delta S$ be maximum?

  • A
    $Ca_{(s)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \to CaO_{(s)}$
  • B
    $CaCO_{3(s)} \to CaO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}$
  • C
    $C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)}$
  • D
    $N_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \to 2NO_{(g)}$

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