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A system performs work \[\Delta W\] when an amount of heat is\[\Delta Q\] added to the system, the corresponding change in the internal energy is \[\Delta U\]. A unique function of the initial and final states (irrespective of the mode of change) is [CPMT 1981; J & KCET 2004]

A)            \[\Delta Q\]                          

B)            \[\Delta W\]

C)            \[\Delta U\] and \[\Delta Q\]                                           

D)            \[\Delta U\]