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Which of the following is not a path function ?

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  1. $\Delta$ Q

  2. $\Delta$ Q + $\Delta$ W

  3. $\Delta$ W

  4. $\Delta$ Q - $\Delta$ W

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$\Delta Q=\Delta U+\Delta W\ \Delta Q-\Delta W=\Delta U$

$\Delta U$ is internal energy which is independent of path.