The internal energy change when a system goes fromk state `A` to `B` is `40 kJ mol^(-1)`. If the system goes from `A` to `B` by a reversible path and returns to state `A` by an irreversible path, what would be the net change in internal energy?

Options

A. `lt40 kJ`
B. Zero
C. 40 kJ
D. `gt40kJ`

Answer

2