Can entropy change be zero for an irreversible process?

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Can entropy change be zero for a closed system in an irreversible process? If yes under what conditions? Thanks!

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Can entropy change be zero for a closed system in an irreversible process? If yes under what conditions? Thanks!

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Can entropy change be zero for an irreversible process?

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Can entropy change be zero for an irreversible process?

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