Which one of the following demonstrates a decrease in entropy?

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Chemical Thermodynamics

1. Dissolving a solid into solution
2. An expanding universe
3. Raking up leaves into a trash bag
4. Spilling a glass of water

Answer

(C) Raking up leaves into a trash bag

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