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Identify the correct statement regarding a spontaneous process.

A

Lowering of energy in the reaction process is the only criterion for spontaneity

B

For a spontaneous process in an isolated system ,the change in entropy is positive

C

Endothermic reaction are never spontaneous

D

Exothermic reactions are always spontaneous.

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B
For a spontaneous process, `DeltaS_("total")` is `+ve`
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