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How is the second law of thermodynamics related to the prevalence...

How is the second law of thermodynamics related to the prevalence of spontaneous exothermic reactions?

Options

  1. AIt explains why exothermic reactions are rare.
  2. BIt explains why exothermic reactions are endothermic.
  3. CIt explains why exothermic reactions are so common.
  4. DIt has no relation to exothermic reactions.

Correct answer

C. It explains why exothermic reactions are so common.

Step-by-step solution

The second law of thermodynamics explains why spontaneous exothermic reactions are so common, as they release heat to the surroundings and increase overall entropy.
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