What happens during a spontaneous process?

  • A
    Energy does not change
  • B
    Decreases free energy
  • C
    Decreases entropy
  • D
    Increases internal energy

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$A$. Reaction is spontaneous at $(a)$ and $(b)$
$B$. Reaction is at equilibrium at point $(b)$ and non-spontaneous at point $(c)$
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