Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - The Study of Chemical Reactions - Problems - Page 141: Problem 4-8 b

Answer

∆S° is negative.

Work Step by Step

∆S° is negative because in the reaction two smaller molecules combine to form one larger molecule which has a lesser freedom of motion.
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