Under what conditions does a reaction always occur spontaneously?

  • A
    $\Delta H > 0, \Delta S < 0$
  • B
    $\Delta S > 0, \Delta H > 0$
  • C
    $\Delta H < 0, \Delta S > 0$
  • D
    $\Delta H = 0, \Delta S > 0$

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