Which of the following reactions has a positive entropy change?

  • A
    $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \to 2NH_{3(g)}$
  • B
    $H_2O_{(s)} \to H_2O_{(l)}$
  • C
    $C_{(graphite)} \to C_{(diamond)}$
  • D
    $CO_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(l)} \to H_2CO_{3(aq)}$

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