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Bond dissociation enthalpy of H2, Cl2 and HCl are 434 , 242 and 431 kJ mol–1 respectively.Enthalpy of formation of HCl is : [2008]
  • a)
    93 kJ mol–1
  • b)
    – 245 kJmol–1
  • c)
    – 93 kJmol–1
  • d)
    245 kJmol–1
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohan Unni answered
The reaction for formation of HCl can be written as H2 + Cl2 → 2HCI
H – H + Cl – Cl → 2 (H – Cl)
Substituting the given values, we get enthalpy of formation of 2HCl = – ( 862 – 676) = –186 kJ.
∴     Enthalpy of formation of

Which of the following pairs of a chemical reaction is certain to result in a spontaneous reaction? [2005]
  • a)
    Exothermic and increasing disorder
  • b)
    Exothermic and decreasing disorder
  • c)
    Endothermic and increasing disorder
  • d)
    Endothermic and decreasing disorder
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arpita Tiwari answered
Measure of disor der of a system is noth ing but Entropy. For a spontaneous reaction, ΔG < 0. As per Gibbs Helmnoltz equation, ΔG = ΔH – TΔS
Thus ΔG is –ve only When ΔH = –ve (exothermic) and ΔS = +ve (increasing disorder)

During isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, its
  • a)
    internal energy increases [1991, 94]
  • b)
    enthalpy decreases
  • c)
    enthalpy remains unaffected
  • d)
    enthalpy reduces to zero.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Shanaya Rane answered
During isothermal expansion of ideal gas,
ΔT = 0.   Now H = E + PV
∵ ΔH = ΔE + Δ(PV)
∴ ΔH = ΔE + Δ(nRTT));
Thus if ΔT = 0., ΔH = ΔE i.e., remain unaffected

Adiabatice xpansions of an ideal gas is accompanied by [1999]
  • a)
    decrease in ΔE
  • b)
    increase in temperature
  • c)
    decrease in ΔS
  • d)
    no change in anyone of the a bove properties
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arya Khanna answered
ΔE = ΔQ–W
For adiabatic expansion,ΔQ = 0
⇒  ΔE = –W
The negative sign shows decrease in Internal energy, which is equal to the work done on the system by the surroundings.

 In which of the following reactions, standard entropy change (ΔS°) is positive and standard Gibb’s energy change (ΔG°) decreases sharply with increasing temperature ? [2012]
  • a)
    C graphite  
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Devansh Mehra answered
Since, in the first reaction gaseous products are forming from solid carbon hence entropy will increase i.e. Δs = +ve.
Since, ΔG° = ΔH° – TΔS hence the value of ΔG decrease on increasing temperature.

For the gas phase reaction, [2008] which of the following conditions are correct ?
  • a)
    ΔH = 0 and ΔS < 0
  • b)
    ΔH > 0 and ΔS > 0
  • c)
    ΔH < 0 and ΔS < 0
  • d)
    ΔH > 0 and ΔS < 0
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arpita Tiwari answered
For the reaction
The reaction given is an example of decomposition reaction and we know that decomposition reactions are endothermic in nature, i.e, ΔH > 0.
Further Δn = (1+1) – 1= +1 Hence more number of molecules are present in products which shows more randomness i.e. ΔS > 0  (ΔS is positive)

For a cyclic process, which of the following is not true? [1999]
  • a)
    ΔH = 0
  • b)
    ΔE = 0
  • c)
    ΔG = 0
  • d)
    Total W = 0
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Muskaan Basak answered
For a cyclic process
ΔE = 0, ΔH = 0 & ΔG = 0 .
As all depend upon final state and initial state,w doesn’t depend on path followed.

Given the following entropy values (in J K–1 mol–1) at 298 K and 1 atm :H2(g) : 130.6, Cl2(g) : 223.0, HCl (g) : 186.7.The entropy change (in J K–1 mol– 1) for the reaction H2(g) + Cl 2(g)  —→  2 HCl(g) is [1996]
  • a)
    +540.3
  • b)
    +727.0
  • c)
    –166.9
  • d)
    +19.8
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Raksha Iyer answered
Understanding Entropy Change
The entropy change (ΔS) for a chemical reaction can be calculated using the standard entropy values of the reactants and products.
Given Data
- Standard Entropy of H2(g): 130.6 J K–1 mol–1
- Standard Entropy of Cl2(g): 223.0 J K–1 mol–1
- Standard Entropy of HCl(g): 186.7 J K–1 mol–1
Reaction
The reaction we are considering is:
H2(g) + Cl2(g) → 2 HCl(g)
Calculating Entropy Change
The formula for calculating the entropy change for the reaction is:
ΔS = ΣS(products) - ΣS(reactants)
Step-by-Step Calculation
- Entropy of Products:
- 2 moles of HCl: 2 × 186.7 J K–1 mol–1 = 373.4 J K–1 mol–1
- Entropy of Reactants:
- H2: 130.6 J K–1 mol–1
- Cl2: 223.0 J K–1 mol–1
- Total for Reactants = 130.6 + 223.0 = 353.6 J K–1 mol–1
Final Calculation
- ΔS = 373.4 J K–1 mol–1 - 353.6 J K–1 mol–1
- ΔS = 19.8 J K–1 mol–1
Conclusion
The entropy change for the reaction H2(g) + Cl2(g) → 2 HCl(g) is 19.8 J K–1 mol–1, confirming that option 'D' is the correct answer. This indicates that the formation of HCl from H2 and Cl2 results in a slight increase in disorder, represented by a positive change in entropy.

Which of the following are not state functions ?
(I) q + w
(II) q [2008]
(II) w
(IV) H - TS
  • a)
    (I) and (IV)
  • b)
    (II), (III) and (IV)
  • c)
    (I), (II) and (III)
  • d)
    (II) and (III)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Shruti Chauhan answered
We know that q (heat and work (w) are not state functions but (q + w) is a state functions. H – TS (i.e. G) is also a state functions. Thus II and III are not state functions so the correct answer is option (d).

If enthalpies of formation of C2H4(g) , CO2(g) and H2O(l) at 25°C and 1atm pressure are 52, – 394 and – 286 kJ/mol respectively, the change in ethalpy is equal to [1995]
  • a)
    – 141.2 kJ/mol
  • b)
    – 1412 kJ/mol
  • c)
    + 14.2 kJ/mol
  • d)
    + 1412 kJ/mol
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Sarkar answered
Enthalpy of formation of C2H4 , CO2 and H2O are 52 , – 394 and – 2 86 k J/ mol respectively. (Given) The reaction is
C2H4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 2H2O.
change in enthalpy, (ΔH) = ΔHproducts - ΔHreactants
= 2 x (-394) + 2 x (-286) - (52 + 0)
= – 1412 kJ/ mol.

The work don e dur ing the expansion of a gas from a volume of 4 dm3 to 6 dm3 against a constant external pressure of 3 atm is (1L atm  = 101.32J) [2004]
  • a)
    – 6J
  • b)
    – 608J
  • c)
    + 304J
  • d)
    – 304J
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

The work done during the expansion of a gas can be calculated using the formula:

Work = Pressure * Change in Volume

In this case, the pressure is constant at 3 atm and the change in volume is from 4 dm3 to 6 dm3.

Change in Volume = Final Volume - Initial Volume
= 6 dm3 - 4 dm3
= 2 dm3

Plugging these values into the formula, we get:

Work = 3 atm * 2 dm3

Since 1 dm3 = 1 L, we can convert dm3 to L:

Work = 3 atm * 2 L

Finally, we can convert atm L to J using the conversion factor 1 L atm = 101.32 J:

Work = 3 * 2 * 101.32 J
= 606.72 J

Therefore, the work done during the expansion of the gas is 606.72 J.

The enthalpy of hydrogenation of cyclohexane is – 119.5 kJ mol–1. If resonance energy of benzene is –150.4 kJ mol–1, its enthalpy of hydrogenation would be [2006]
  • a)
    – 208.1 kg mol–1
  • b)
    – 269.9 kg mol–1
  • c)
    – 358.5 kg mol–1
  • d)
    – 508.9 kg mol–1
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjali Iyer answered
Cyclohexene after hydrogenation would be converted to purely saturated cyclohexane.
As cyclohexene has one pi bond its enthalpy of hydrogenation is -119.5 kJ mol-1.
In benzene there are 3 pi bonds hence the enthalpy of hydrogenation = -150.4 kJ –  3 * -119.5 kJ.
– 208.1 kg mol–1
 

Assume each reaction is carried out in an open container. For which reaction will ΔH = ΔE ?
  • a)
    C(s) + 2H2O (g) → 2H2 (g) + CO2 (g)
  • b)
    PCl5 (g) → PCl3 (g) + Cl2 (g) [2006]
  • c)
    2CO (g) + O2 (g) → 2CO2 (g)
  • d)
    H2 (g) + Br2 (g) → 2 HBr (g)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Tanvi Kulkarni answered
The volume decrease?

A. 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(g)
B. 2H2O(g) → 2H2(g) + O2(g)
C. 2H2(g) + Cl2(g) → 2HCl(g)
D. 2HCl(g) → 2H2(g) + Cl2(g)

To determine which reaction will result in a decrease in volume, we need to analyze the stoichiometry of the reactions. The coefficients of the reactants and products indicate the relative number of molecules involved in the reaction.

A decrease in volume would occur if the number of moles of gaseous reactants is greater than the number of moles of gaseous products. This means that the total number of gaseous molecules is decreasing, resulting in a decrease in volume.

Let's analyze each reaction:

A. 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(g)
In this reaction, 2 moles of hydrogen gas combine with 1 mole of oxygen gas to produce 2 moles of water vapor. The number of moles of gaseous reactants is 2 + 1 = 3, while the number of moles of gaseous products is 2. Therefore, the total number of gaseous molecules is decreasing, and the volume will decrease.

B. 2H2O(g) → 2H2(g) + O2(g)
In this reaction, 2 moles of water vapor decompose to form 2 moles of hydrogen gas and 1 mole of oxygen gas. The number of moles of gaseous reactants is 2, while the number of moles of gaseous products is 2 + 1 = 3. Therefore, the total number of gaseous molecules is increasing, and the volume will not decrease.

C. 2H2(g) + Cl2(g) → 2HCl(g)
In this reaction, 2 moles of hydrogen gas react with 1 mole of chlorine gas to produce 2 moles of hydrogen chloride gas. The number of moles of gaseous reactants is 2 + 1 = 3, while the number of moles of gaseous products is 2. Therefore, the total number of gaseous molecules is decreasing, and the volume will decrease.

D. 2HCl(g) → 2H2(g) + Cl2(g)
In this reaction, 2 moles of hydrogen chloride gas decompose to form 2 moles of hydrogen gas and 1 mole of chlorine gas. The number of moles of gaseous reactants is 2, while the number of moles of gaseous products is 2 + 1 = 3. Therefore, the total number of gaseous molecules is increasing, and the volume will not decrease.

Based on this analysis, the reactions that will result in a decrease in volume are A and C.

Unit of entropy is [2002]
  • a)
    JK–1 mol–1
  • b)
    J mol–1
  • c)
    J–1 K–1 mol–1
  • d)
    JK mol–1
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pallabi Reddy answered
q —→ required heat per mole
T —→ constant absolute temperature
Unit of entropy is JK–1 mol–1

For which one of the following equations is ΔHºreact equal to ΔHfº for the product? [2003]
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
      
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Niharika Nair answered
The heat of formation is defined as the heat generated or observed when the compound is formed from its component elements in their standard state.
By the definition (C) and (B) are incorrect as the starting material are compound.
(A) is incorrect as ozone is not the standard state for carbon.
Now (D) is correct as it satisfies the definition of heat of formation.

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