Thermodynamics
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All 78 MCQ 75 Matching 2 Multiple Correct 1
TopicAll Enthalpy Change of a Reaction, Enthalpy of Formation, Combustion, Atomisation and Bond Enthalpy Enthalpy of Phase Transition, Lattice, Solution, Dilution and Neutralisation First Law of Thermodynamics Gibbs Energy Change and Equilibrium Heat Capacity Hess's Law of Constant Heat Summation Spontaneity and Entropy Thermochemical Equations and Calorimetry (Measurement of ΔU and ΔH) Thermodynamic Terms, Types of System, State and Path Variables, Intensive and Extensive Properties Types of Thermodynamic Processes Work Done in Thermodynamic Processes (Reversible, Irreversible, Free Expansion) YearAll 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
⚠ 1 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).
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When 5 litres of a gas mixture of methane and propane is perfectly combusted at 0 and 1 atmosphere, 16 litres of oxygen at the same temperature and pressure is consumed. The amount of heat released from this combustion in kJ ( Hcomb.(CH4) = 890 kJ mol-1, Hcomb.(C3H8) = 2220 kJ mol-1) is
38 317 477 32
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
32
Three thermochemical equations are given below (i) C(graphite) + O2(g) CO2(g); r H = x kJ mol-1 (ii) C(graphite) + 12O2(g) CO(g); r H = y kJ mol-1 (iii) CO(g) + 12O2(g) CO2(g); r H = z kJ mol-1 Based on the above equations, find out which of the relationship given below is correct.
z = x + y x = y + z y = 2z − x x = y − z
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
33
Equal volumes of two monoatomic gases, A and B at same temperature and pressure are mixed. The ratio of specific heats (Cp/Cv) of the mixture will be
0.83 1.50 3.3 1.67
Out of syllabus AIPMT 2012 (Mains)
34
In which of the following reactions, standard reaction entropy change ( S ) is positive and standard Gibb's energy change ( G ) decreases sharply with increasing temperature ?
C(graphite)+ 12O2(g) CO(g) CO(g)+ 12O2(g) CO2(g) Mg(s)+ 12O2(g) MgO(s) 12C(graphite)+ 12O2(g) 12CO2(g)
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
35
The enthalpy of fusion of water is 1.435 kcal/mol. The molar entropy change for the melting of ice at 0 C is
10.52 cal/(mol K) 21.04 cal/(mol K) 5.260 cal/(mol K) 0.526 cal/(mol K)
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
36
Standard enthalpy of vaporisation vapH for water at 100 C is 40.66 kJ mol-1. The internal energy of vaporisation of water at 100 C (in kJ mol-1) is
+37.56 -43.76 +43.76 +40.66
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
37
Consider the following processes : array|l|c| & H (kJ/mol) \ 12A B & +150 \ 3B 2C + D & -125 \ E + A 2D & +350 \ array For B + D E + 2C, H will be
525 kJ/mol -175 kJ/mol -325 kJ/mol 325 kJ/mol
AIPMT 2011 (Mains)
38
If the enthalpy change for the transition of liquid water to steam is 30 kJ mol-1 at 27 , the entropy change for the process would be
10 J mol-1 K-1 1.0 J mol-1 K-1 0.1 J mol-1 K-1 100 J mol-1 K-1
AIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
39
Enthalpy change for the reaction, 4H(g) 2H2(g) is -869.6 kJ The dissociation energy of H-H bond is
-434.8 kJ -869.6 kJ +434.8 kJ +217.4 kJ
AIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
40
Which of the following is correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition ?
q = 0, T 0, w = 0 q 0, T = 0, w = 0 q = 0, T = 0, w = 0 q = 0, T < 0, w 0
AIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
41
Match List I (Equations) with List II (Type of processes) and select the correct option.
A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv) A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (ii), D - (i) A - (iv), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iii) A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (iii)
AIPMT 2010 (Mains)
42
Three moles of an ideal gas expanded spontaneously into vacuum. The work done will be
infinite 3 Joules 9 Joules zero
AIPMT 2010 (Mains)
43
For vaporization of water at 1 atmospheric pressure, the values of H and S are 40.63 kJ mol-1 and 108.8 J K-1 mol-1, respectively. The temperature when Gibbs energy change ( G) for this transformation will be zero, is
273.4 K 393.4 K 373.4 K 293.4 K
AIPMT 2010 (Mains)
44
The following two reactions are known Fe2O3(s) + 3CO(g) 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g); H = -26.8 kJ FeO(s) + CO(g) Fe(s) + CO2(g); H = -16.5 kJ The value of H for the following reaction Fe2O3(s) + CO(g) 2FeO(s) + CO2(g) is
+10.3 kJ -43.3 kJ -10.3 kJ +6.2 kJ
AIPMT 2010 (Mains)
45
Standard entropies of X2, Y2 and XY3 are 60, 40 and 50 J K-1 mol-1 respectively. For the reaction 12X2 + 32Y2 XY3, H = -30 kJ, to be at equilibrium, the temperature should be
750 K 1000 K 1250 K 500 K
AIPMT 2010 (Prelims)
46
The values of and for the reaction, C(graphite) + CO2(g) 2CO(g) are 170 kJ and 170 J K-1, respectively. This reaction will be spontaneous at
910 K 1110 K 510 K 710 K
AIPMT 2009
47
From the following bond energies : H – H bond energy : 431.37 kJ mol-1 C = C bond energy : 606.10 kJ mol-1 C – C bond energy : 336.49 kJ mol-1 C – H bond energy : 410.50 kJ mol-1 Enthalpy for the reaction, [figure] will be
-243.6 kJ mol-1 -120.0 kJ mol-1 553.0 kJ mol-1 1523.6 kJ mol-1
AIPMT 2009
48
Bond dissociation enthalpies of H2, Cl2 and HCl are 434, 242 and 431 kJ mol-1 respectively. Enthalpy of formation of HCl is
-93 kJ mol-1 245 kJ mol-1 93 kJ mol-1 -245 kJ mol-1
AIPMT 2008
49
For the gas phase reaction, PCl5(g) PCl3(g) + Cl2(g) which of the following conditions are correct?
< 0 and < 0 > 0 and < 0 = 0 and < 0 > 0 and > 0
AIPMT 2008
50
Which of the following are not state functions? (I) q + w (II) q (III) w (IV) H - TS
(I), (II) and (III) (II) and (III) (I) and (IV) (II), (III) and (IV)
AIPMT 2008
51
Consider the following reactions: (i) H+(aq) + OH-(aq) H2O(l), H = -X1 kJ mol-1 (ii) H2(g) + 12O2(g) H2O(l), H = -X2 kJ mol-1 (iii) CO2(g) + H2(g) CO(g) + H2O(l), H = -X3 kJ mol-1 (iv) C2H2(g) + 52O2(g) 2CO2(g) + H2O(l), H = +X4 kJ mol-1 Enthalpy of formation of H2O(l) is
+X3 kJ mol-1 -X4 kJ mol-1 +X1 kJ mol-1 -X2 kJ mol-1
AIPMT 2007
52
Given that bond energies of H-H and Cl-Cl are 430 kJ mol-1 and 240 kJ mol-1 respectively and Hf for HCl is -90 kJ mol-1, bond enthalpy of HCl is
380 kJ mol-1 425 kJ mol-1 245 kJ mol-1 290 kJ mol-1
AIPMT 2007
53
Identify the correct statement for change of Gibbs energy for a system ( Gsystem) at constant temperature and pressure.
If Gsystem < 0, the process is not spontaneous. If Gsystem > 0, the process is spontaneous. If Gsystem = 0, the system has attained equilibrium. If Gsystem = 0, the system is still moving in a particular direction.
AIPMT 2006
54
Assume each reaction is carried out in an open container. For which reaction will H = E?
2CO(g) + O2(g) 2CO2(g) H2(g) + Br2(g) 2HBr(g) C(s) + 2H2O(g) 2H2(g) + CO2(g) PCl5(g) PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)
AIPMT 2006
55
The enthalpy and entropy change for the reaction: Br2(l) + Cl2(g) 2BrCl(g) are 30 kJ mol-1 and 105 J K-1 mol-1 respectively. The temperature at which the reaction will be in equilibrium is
300 K 285.7 K 273 K 450 K
AIPMT 2006
56
The enthalpy of hydrogenation of cyclohexene is -119.5 kJ mol-1. If resonance energy of benzene is -150.4 kJ mol-1, its enthalpy of hydrogenation would be
-358.5 kJ mol-1 -508.9 kJ mol-1 -208.1 kJ mol-1 -269.9 kJ mol-1
AIPMT 2006
57
Which of the following pairs of a chemical reaction is certain to result in a spontaneous reaction ?
Exothermic and increasing disorder Exothermic and decreasing disorder Endothermic and increasing disorder Endothermic and decreasing disorder
AIPMT 2005
58
A reaction occurs spontaneously if
T S < H and both H and S are +ve T S > H and H is +ve and S is −ve T S > H and both H and S are +ve T S = H and both H and S are +ve
AIPMT 2005
59
The absolute enthalpy of neutralisation of the reaction : MgO(s) + 2HCl(aq) MgCl2(aq) + H2O(l) will be
-57.33 kJ mol-1 greater than -57.33 kJ mol-1 less than -57.33 kJ mol-1 57.33 kJ mol-1
AIPMT 2005
60
If the bond energies of H-H, Br-Br, and H-Br are 433, 192 and 364 kJ mol-1 respectively, the H for the reaction H2(g) + Br2(g) 2HBr(g) is
-261 kJ +103 kJ +261 kJ -103 kJ
AIPMT 2004