Which one of the following processes is non-spontaneous?

  • A
    Dissolution of $CuSO_4$ in water
  • B
    Reaction between $H_2$ and $O_2$ to form water
  • C
    Water flowing down hill
  • D
    Flow of electric current from low potential to high potential

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