For a spontaneous process,which of the following conditions must be met?

  • A
    $\Delta S$ must be negative
  • B
    $(\Delta H - T \Delta S)$ must be negative
  • C
    $(\Delta H - T \Delta S)$ must be positive
  • D
    $\Delta H$ must be negative

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