The condition for a reversible cyclic process is

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, represents entropy in a cyclic process.

Generally, 

and  represents a cyclic integration of S and represented as 

 for any cycle.

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As per Clausius Inequality

If  the cycle is reversible.

If  the cycle is irreversible.

If  the cycle is impossible.

Since entropy is a property, the cyclic integral of any property is zero

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