During which of the following processes does entropy decrease?
$(A)$ Freezing of water to ice at $0^{\circ} C$
$(B)$ Freezing of water to ice at $-10^{\circ} C$
$(C)$ $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NH_{3(g)}$
$(D)$ Adsorption of $CO_{(g)}$ on a lead surface
$(E)$ Dissolution of $NaCl$ in water

  • A
    Only $A, B, C$ and $D$
  • B
    Only $B$ and $C$
  • C
    Only $A$ and $E$
  • D
    Only $A, C$ and $E$

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