Consider the reaction 2H2S(g) + 3O2(g) 2H2O(l) + 2SO2(g) The magnitude of enthalpy change for the reaction in kJ mol-1 is . (Nearest integer) Given : f H (H2S) = -20.1 kJ mol-1 f H (H2O) = -286.0 kJ mol-1 f H (SO2) = -297.0 kJ mol-1
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Arrange the following isothermal processes in order of the magnitude of the work (p − V) involved between states 1 and 2. Choose the correct option.
- |wB| > |wA| > |wC| > |wD|
- |wC| > |wD| > |wA| > |wB|
- |wC| > |wD| > |wB| > |wA|
- |wB| > |wA| > |wD| > |wC|
Consider the reaction X Y at 300 K. If H and K are 28.40 kJ mol-1 and 1.8 10-7 at the same temperature, then the magnitude of S for the reaction in J K-1 mol-1 is . (Nearest integer) (Given : R = 8.3 J K-1 mol-1, ln 10 = 2.3, log 3 = 0.48, log 2 = 0.30)
Match List - I with List - II. Given V1 and V2 are initial and final volumes respectively. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
- A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
- A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Consider the following data for the reaction X2(g) + Y2(g) 2XY(g) at 600 K. The rG (in kJ mol-1) for the reaction is : array|c|c|c| Compound & fH 600 K ( kJ mol-1) & S 600 K ( J mol-1 K-1) \ XY(g) & 42 & 200 \ X2(g) & 8 & 140 \ Y2(g) & 80 & 250 \ array
- −21000
- −10
- −1000
- −9.012
The correct order of molar heat capacities measured at 298 K and 1 bar is :
- Copper(s) > Bromine(l) > Helium(g)
- Bromine(l) > Copper(s) > Helium(g)
- Helium(g) > Bromine(l) > Copper(s)
- Helium(g) > Bromine(l) = Copper(s)
Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
If 3.365 g of ethanol (l) is burnt completely in a bomb calorimeter at 298.15 K, the heat produced is 99.472 kJ. The | Hf | of ethanol at 298.15 K is 102 kJ mol-1. (Nearest integer) Given: Standard enthalpy for combustion of graphite = −393.5 kJ mol-1 Standard enthalpy of formation of water (l) = −285.8 kJ mol-1 Molar mass in g mol-1 of C, H, O are 12, 1 and 16 respectively
Consider the following data. (i) 2Al(s) + 6HCl(aq) Al2Cl6(aq) + 3H2(g) + 1200 kJ/mol (ii) H2(g) + Cl2(g) 2HCl(g) + 164 kJ/mol (iii) HCl(g) + aq HCl(aq) + 83 kJ/mol (iv) Al2Cl6(s) + aq Al2Cl6(aq) + 663 kJ/mol The enthalpy of formation of anhydrous solid Al2Cl6 is :
- -648 kJ mol-1
- -1350 kJ mol-1
- -2002 kJ mol-1
- -1527 kJ mol-1
At the transition temperature T, A B and G = 105 - 35 T where A and B are two states of substance X. The transition temperature in °C when pressure is 1 atm is . (Nearest integer)
Gas 'A' undergoes change from state 'X' to state 'Y'. In this process, the heat absorbed and work done by the gas is 10 J and 18 J respectively. Now gas is brought back to state 'X' by another process during which 6 J of heat is evolved. In the reverse process of 'Y' to 'X',
- 18 J of the work is done by the gas 'A'.
- 2 J of the work is done by the gas 'A'.
- 12 J of the work is done on the gas 'A' by the surrounding.
- 14 J of the work is done on the gas 'A' by the surrounding.
20.0 dm3 of an ideal gas 'X' at 600 K and 0.5 MPa undergoes isothermal reversible expansion until pressure of the gas is 0.2 MPa. Which of the following option is correct? (Given: 2 = 0.3010 and 5 = 0.6989)
- w = -9.1 kJ, U = 0, H = 0, q = 9.1 kJ
- w = 9.1 J, U = 9.1 J, H = 0; q = 0
- w = -3.9 kJ, U = 0, H = 0; q = 3.9 kJ
- w = +4.1 kJ, U = 0, H = 0; q = -4.1 kJ
The plot of 10 K vs 1T gives a straight line. The intercept and slope respectively are (where K is the equilibrium constant).
- - S R2.303, H R2.303
- - H 2.303R, S 2.303R
- S 2.303R, - H 2.303R
- 2.303R H , 2.303R S
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
- A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
- A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
- A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
The heats of atomisation of methane and ethane are 'x' kJ mol-1 and 'y' kJ mol-1 respectively. The longest wavelength ( ) of light capable of breaking the C-C bond can be expressed in SI unit as :
- NA hc250(y - 6x)
- NA hc (y - 6x4 )-1
- hc1000 ( y - 6x4 )-1
- NA hc250(4y - 6x)
A cup of water at 5 C (system) is placed in a microwave oven and the oven is turned on for one minute during which the water begins to boil. Which of the following options is true?
- q = +ve, w = -ve, U = +ve
- q = +ve, w = 0, U = -ve
- q = +ve, w = -ve, U = -ve
- q = -ve, w = -ve, U = -ve
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
- A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
- A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
If the enthalpy of sublimation of Li is 155 kJ mol-1, enthalpy of dissociation of F2 is 150 kJ mol-1, ionization enthalpy of Li is 520 kJ mol-1, electron gain enthalpy of F is -313 kJ mol-1, standard enthalpy of formation of LiF is -594 kJ mol-1. The magnitude of lattice enthalpy of LiF is kJ mol-1. (Nearest Integer)
Which of the following graphs between pressure 'p' versus volume 'V' represents the maximum work done?
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Use the following data : array|c|c|c| Substance & f H (500 K) kJ mol-1 & S (500 K) J K-1 mol-1 \ AB(g) & 32 & 222 \ A2(g) & 6 & 146 \ B2(g) & x & 280 \ array One mole each of A2(g) and B2(g) are taken in a 1 L closed flask and allowed to establish the equilibrium at 500 K. A2(g) + B2(g) 2AB(g) The value of x (in kJ mol-1) is . (Nearest integer) (Given : K = 2.2, R = 8.3 J K-1 mol-1)
Consider the following data : f H (methane, g) = -X kJ mol-1 Enthalpy of sublimation of graphite = Y kJ mol-1 Dissociation enthalpy of H2 = Z kJ mol-1 The bond enthalpy of C–H bond is given by :
- X+Y+2Z4
- X+Y+4Z2
- -X+Y+Z4
- X+Y+Z
Resonance in X2Y can be represented as [figure] The enthalpy of formation of X2Y ( X X(g) + 12Y = Y(g) X2Y(g) ) is 80 kJ mol-1. The magnitude of resonance energy of X2Y is kJ mol-1 (nearest integer value). Given: Bond energies of X X, X = X, Y = Y and X = Y are 940, 410, 500, and 602 kJ mol-1 respectively. Valence X: 3, Y: 2
Total enthalpy change for freezing of 1 mol of water at 10 C to ice at -10 C is (Given: fusH = x kJ/mol Cp[H2O(l)] = y J mol-1 K-1 Cp[H2O(s)] = z J mol-1 K-1)
- -x-10y-10z
- x-10y-10z
- -10(100x+y+z)
- 10(100x+y+z)
The hydration energies of K+ and Cl- are -x and -y kJ/mol respectively. If the lattice energy of KCl is -z kJ/mol, then the heat of solution of KCl is :
- x + y + z
- z - (x + y)
- -z - (x + y)
- x - y - z
The correct statement amongst the following is :
- The standard state of a pure gas is the pure gas at a pressure of 1 bar and temperature 273 K.
- f H 500 is zero for O2(g).
- f H 298 is zero for O(g).
- The term 'standard state' implies that the temperature is 0°C.
One mole of an ideal gas expands isothermally and reversibly from 10 dm3 to 20 dm3 at 300 K. U, q and work done in the process respectively are Given: R = 8.3 J K-1 mol-1 10 = 2.3 2 = 0.30 3 = 0.48
- 0, 21.84 kJ, -1.726 J
- 0, 21.84 kJ, 21.84 kJ
- 0, 1.718 kJ, -1.718 kJ
- 0, -17.18 kJ, 1.718 J
Let us consider a reversible reaction at temperature, T. In this reaction, both H and S were observed to have positive values. If the equilibrium temperature is Te, then the reaction becomes spontaneous at:
- Te > T
- T > Te
- T = Te
- Te = 5T
Consider the given data : (a) HCl(g) + 10H2O(l) HCl 10H2O; H = -69.01 kJ mol-1 (b) HCl(g) + 40H2O(l) HCl 40H2O; H = -72.79 kJ mol-1 Choose the correct statement :
- The heat of dilution for the HCl (HCl 10H2O to HCl 40H2O) is 3.78 kJ mol-1.
- Dissolution of gas in water is an endothermic process.
- The heat of solution depends on the amount of solvent.
- The heat of formation of HCl solution is represented by both (a) and (b).
Which of the following properties will change when system containing solution 1 will become solution 2 ? [figure]
- Molar heat capacity
- Concentration
- Gibbs free energy
- Density
Given : sub H [C (graphite)] = 710 kJ mol-1 C-H H = 414 kJ mol-1 H-H H = 436 kJ mol-1 C=C H = 611 kJ mol-1 The f H for CH2=CH2 is kJ mol-1 (nearest integer value)