Which of these species would you expect to have the highest standard entropy (S°)?
a. CH4(g)
b. C2H2(g)
c. C2H4(g)
d. C2H6(g)
e. C3H8(g)

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Answer:

e. C₃H₈(g)

Explanation:

Standard entropy is the absolute  entropy of a substance at 1 atm and 25°C.

For  different substances in the same phase, molecular complexity determines which ones have higher entropies.

Consider the gases CH₄, C₂H₂, C₂H₄, C₂H₆, C₃H₈. Propane (C₃H₈) has a more complex structure and hence more ways to execute molecular motions, which also increase its microstates. Therefore,  propane has the greatest standard entropy.

The standard entropy of propane has been highest among the given molecules. Thus, option E is correct.

The standard entropy has been the energy possessed by the 1 mole of a pure substance at standard pressure and temperature.

The entropy has been proportional to the molecular weight and structure complexity. The molecule with higher molecular weight and structure complexity tends to have higher entropy.

In the given set of molecules, the molecular mass and structure complexity of propane has been the highest. Thus, the standard entropy of propane has been highest among the given molecules. Option E is correct.

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