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According to the second law of thermodynamics, which of the following reactions would be favored?

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Correct Answer: C. 2H2O2 -> 2H2O + O2
The second law of thermodynamics states that nature tends to favor a state of disorder or entropy. In other words, chemical reactions that are exergonic (release energy) and result in more products than reactants are favored. The only answer option that has more products formed in comparison to the reactants is answer option C.
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