Problem: Which of the following should have the greatest molar entropy, Sf, at 298 K?A) NH3(l)B) H2O(l)C) NaCl(s)D) N2O4(g)E) H2(g)

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We’re being asked to determine which species would have the greatest molar entropy, Sf, at 298 K. 


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Which of the following should have the greatest molar entropy, Sf, at 298 K?

A) NH3(l)

B) H2O(l)

C) NaCl(s)

D) N2O4(g)

E) H2(g)

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