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For a process to occurs spontaneously

A

Only the entropy of the system must increase

B

Only the entropy of the surroundings must increase

C

Either the entropy of the system or that of the surroundings must increase

D

The total entropy of the system and the surroundings must increase

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The correct Answer is:
D
`(Delta S)_("system") + (Delta S)_("surrounding") gt 0` (irreversible process).
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