Observe the following reactions:
$I$. $CaCO_{3(s)} \rightarrow CaO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}$
$II$. $Cl_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 Cl_{(g)}$
$III$. $H_2O_{(l)} \rightarrow H_2O_{(s)}$
Identify the reactions in which entropy increases.

  • A
    $I, II, III$
  • B
    $I, II$ Only
  • C
    $I, III$ Only
  • D
    $II, III$ Only

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