During which of the following processes, does entropy decrease?

(A) Freezing of water to ice at 0$$^\circ$$C

(B) Freezing of water to ice at $$-$$10$$^\circ$$C

(C) N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) $$ \to $$ 2NH₃(g)

(D) Adsorption of CO(g) on lead surface.

(E) Dissolution of NaCl in water

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

For a reaction,
4M(s) + nO₂(g) $$ \to $$ 2M₂O_n(s)
the free energy change is plotted as a function of temperature. The temperature below which the oxide is stable could be inferred from the plot as the point at which :

Lattice enthalpy and enthalpy of solution of NaCl are 788 kJ mol^–1, and 4 kJ mol^–1, respectively.
The hydration enthalpy of NaCl is :

The process that is NOT endothermic in nature is :