Thermodynamics
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
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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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Standard enthalpy and standard entropy changes for the oxidation of ammonia at 298 K are -382.64 kJ mol-1 and -145.6 J K-1 mol-1, respectively. Standard Gibbs energy change for the same reaction at 298 K is
-221.1 kJ mol-1 -339.3 kJ mol-1 -439.3 kJ mol-1 -523.2 kJ mol-1
AIPMT 2004
62
Considering entropy (S) as a thermodynamic parameter, the criterion for the spontaneity of any process is
Ssystem + Ssurroundings > 0 Ssystem - Ssurroundings > 0 Ssystem > 0 only Ssurroundings > 0 only
AIPMT 2004
63
The work done during the expansion of a gas from a volume of 4 dm3 to 6 dm3 against a constant external pressure of 3 atm is (1 L atm = 101.32 J)
-6 J -608 J +304 J -304 J
AIPMT 2004
64
For the reaction, C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(l) at constant temperature, H - E is
+RT -3RT +3RT -RT
AIPMT 2003
65
The densities of graphite and diamond at 298 K are 2.25 and 3.31 g cm-3, respectively. If the standard free energy difference ( G ) is equal to 1895 J mol-1, the pressure at which graphite will be transformed into diamond at 298 K is
11.14 108 Pa 11.14 107 Pa 11.14 106 Pa 11.14 105 Pa
AIPMT 2003
66
What is the entropy change (in J K-1 mol-1) when one mole of ice is converted into water at 0 C? (The enthalpy change for the conversion of ice to liquid water is 6.0 kJ mol-1 at 0 C).
20.13 2.013 2.198 21.98
AIPMT 2003
67
For which one of the following equations is H react equal to H f for the product ?
Xe(g) + 2F2(g) XeF4(g) 2CO(g) + O2(g) 2CO2(g) N2(g) + O3(g) N2O3(g) CH4(g) + 2Cl2(g) CH2Cl2(l) + 2HCl(g)
AIPMT 2003
68
The molar heat capacity of water at constant pressure, C, is 75 J K-1 mol-1. When 1.0 kJ of heat is supplied to 100 g of water which is free to expand, the increase in temperature of water is
1.2 K 2.4 K 4.8 K 6.6 K
AIPMT 2003
69
Unit of entropy is
J K-1 mol-1 J mol-1 J-1 K-1 mol-1 J K mol-1
AIPMT 2002
70
In a closed insulated container a liquid is stirred with a paddle to increase the temperature. Which of the following is true?
E = W 0, q = 0 E = W = q 0 E = 0, W = q 0 W = 0, E = q 0
AIPMT 2002
71
Heat of combustion Ho for C(s), H2(g) and CH4(g) are -94, -68 and -213 kcal/mol, then Ho for C(s) + 2H2(g) CH4(g) is
-17 kcal -111 kcal -170 kcal -85 kcal
AIPMT 2002
72
2 moles of an ideal gas at 27 temperature is expanded reversibly from 2 lit. to 20 lit. Find entropy change. (R = 2 cal/mol K)
92.1 0 4 9.2
AIPMT 2002
73
Change in enthalpy for reaction, 2H2O2(l) 2H2O(l) + O2(g) if heat of formation of H2O2(l) and H2O(l) are -188 and -286 kJ/mol respectively, is
-196 kJ/mol +196 kJ/mol +948 kJ/mol -948 kJ/mol
AIPMT 2001
74
When 1 mol of gas is heated at constant volume temperature is raised from 298 to 308 K. Heat supplied to the gas is 500 J. Then which statement is correct ?
q = w = 500 J, E = 0 q = E = 500 J, w = 0 q = -w = 500 J, E = 0 E = 0, q = w = -500 J
AIPMT 2001
75
Enthalpy of CH4 + 12O2 CH3OH is negative. If enthalpy of combustion of CH4 and CH3OH are x and y respectively. Then which relation is correct?
x > y x < y x = y x ≥ y
AIPMT 2001
76
2Zn + O2 2ZnO; = -616 J 2Zn + S2 2ZnS; = -293 J S2 + 2O2 2SO2; = -408 J for the following reaction 2ZnS + 3O2 2ZnO + 2SO2 is
-731 J -1317 J -501 J +731 J
AIPMT 2000
77
The entropy change in the fusion of one mole of a solid melting at 27 (latent heat of fusion is 2930 J mol-1) is :
9.77 J/mol-K 10.77 J/mol-K 9.07 J/mol-K 0.977 J/mol-K
AIPMT 2000
78
For the reaction, C2H5OH(l) + 3O2(g) 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(l) which one is true
= - RT = + RT = + 2RT = - 2RT
AIPMT 2000