The spontaneous nature of a reaction is impossible if

  • A
    $\Delta H$ is $+ve$; $\Delta S$ is also positive
  • B
    $\Delta H$ is $-ve$; $\Delta S$ is also negative
  • C
    $\Delta H$ is $-ve$; $\Delta S$ is positive
  • D
    $\Delta H$ is $+ve$; $\Delta S$ is negative

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