H(g) + C2(g) + HCl(9) The formation of HCl(9) from its atoms is represented by the equation above. Which of the following best explains why the reaction is thermodynamically favored? A AG > because energy is released as the bond between the H and Cl atoms forms, and entropy increases because the number of gaseous product particles is less than the number of gaseous reactant particles. B AG > Obecause energy is absorbed as the bond between the H and Cl atoms forms, and entropy decreases because the number of gaseous product particles is less than the number of gaseous reactant particles. AG < 0 because although energy is absorbed as the bond between the H and Cl atoms forms, entropy increases because the number of gaseous product particles is less than the number of gaseous reactant particles. D AG<0 because although entropy decreases because the number of gaseous product particles is less than the number of gaseous reactant particles, energy is released as the bond between the H and Cl atoms forms.