NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
What effect does the decomposition of ozone into oxygen have on entropy and enthalpy?
Options
- AEntropy increases, and enthalpy remains unchanged
- BBoth entropy and enthalpy increase
- CBoth entropy and enthalpy decrease
- DEntropy increases, and enthalpy decreases
Correct answer
B. Both entropy and enthalpy increase
Step-by-step solution
The decomposition of ozone into oxygen results in an increase in entropy (∆S is positive) and liberation of heat (∆H is negative), which leads to both entropy and enthalpy increasing.