Which of the following statements about enthalpy and spontaneity is/are true?

Question

Which of the following statements about enthalpy and spontaneity is/are true? (A) For a spontaneous exothermic reaction, there is decrease in enthalpy (B) For a spontaneous endothermic reaction, there is increase in enthalpy (C) Both (a) and (b) (D) None of these

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Correct answer is (c) Both (a) and (b)

Q. Which of the following statements about enthalpy and spontaneity is/are true?

For a spontaneous exothermic reaction, there is decrease in enthalpy

For a spontaneous endothermic reaction, there is increase in enthalpy

Both (a) and (b)

None of these

Correct answer is (c) Both (a) and (b)