COMEDK20269 May 2026Evening ShiftChemistryThermodynamics (C)Actual
Identify the INCORRECT statement
Options
- AA process will always be spontaneous at all temperatures, if T S is positive
- BFor spontaneous process ([ H_ system - T S_ system ]) < 0
- CAt 273K, for the transition Ice (s) Water (l) , G = 0
- DEntropy is an extensive property and state function
Correct answer
A. A process will always be spontaneous at all temperatures, if T S is positive
Step-by-step solution
G = H - T S For a process to be spontaneous at all temperatures, G must be negative at all temperatures. This is possible only when H 0 . If S > 0 (meaning T S is positive) but H > 0 , the process will be non-spontaneous at low temperatures where H > T S . Thus, a positive T S alone does not guarantee spontaneity at all temperatures. For a spontaneous process at constant temperature and pressure, G_ system = H_ system - T S_ system At 273 K, ice and water are in equilibrium, so G = 0 . Entropy is an extensive prope