Question

Assertion A: Entropy is a state function Reason R: Its value is independent of initial and final states and depends on path taken In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
• Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• A is correct but R is not correct
• A is not correct but R is correct

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Hint:

State functions depend only on:
• Initial state
• Final state They do NOT depend on path followed.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C