Which of the following reactions exhibits a decrease in entropy?

  • A
    $2H_2O_{2(l)} \longrightarrow 2H_2O_{(l)} + O_{2(g)}$
  • B
    $H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2H_{(g)}$
  • C
    $CaCO_{3(s)} \xrightarrow{\Delta} CaO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}$
  • D
    $2H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2H_2O_{(l)}$

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