For which of the following processes is $\Delta S$ negative?

  • A
    $H_{2(g)} \to 2H_{(g)}$
  • B
    $N_{2(g)} (1 \ atm) \to N_{2(g)} (8 \ atm)$
  • C
    $2SO_{3(g)} \to 2SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)}$
  • D
    $C_{(diamond)} \to C_{(graphite)}$

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