For the gas phase reaction,$PCl_{5(g)} \rightleftharpoons PCl_{3(g)} + Cl_{2(g)}$,which of the following conditions are correct?

  • A
    $\Delta H < 0$ and $\Delta S < 0$
  • B
    $\Delta H > 0$ and $\Delta S < 0$
  • C
    $\Delta H = 0$ and $\Delta S < 0$
  • D
    $\Delta H > 0$ and $\Delta S > 0$

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