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Identify the correct statement regarding entropy

A

At absolute zero of temperature, the entropy of perfectly crystalline substance is `+ve`

B

At absolute zero of temperature entropy of perfectly crystalline substance is taken to be zero

C

At `0^(@)C` the entropy of a perfectly crystalline substance is taken to be zero

D

At absolute zero of temperature, the entropy of all crystalline substance is taken to be zero

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Third law of thermodynamics.
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