For the reaction, N2O4 2NO2, graph is plotted as shown below. Identify correct statements. [figure] Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- C and E only
- D and E only
- A and D only
- B and C only
Answer
(2) D and E only
Solution
From the graph: A = pure N2O4, B = pure NO2 (2 mol), E = equilibrium mixture (minimum of G).
A. G = GB - GA = +5.40 kJ mol-1 (B lies 5.40 above A) the value -5.40 is incorrect.
B. A positive G only means K < 1 ( G = -RT K); G still falls from A to E, so N2O4 dissociates partly. Incorrect.
C. Starting from NO2, G falls only up to E and the reaction stops at equilibrium; it does not go to completion. Incorrect.
D. A → E: G falls by 0.84 G = -0.84 kJ mol-1. Correct.
E. B → E: G falls by 5.40 + 0.84 = 6.24 G = -6.24 kJ mol-1. Correct.
D and E only.
Answer: (2)