IAT IISER2026ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
An ideal gas goes through a reversible isothermal expansion (solid line) followed by a reversible adiabatic expansion (dashed line). Which of the following diagram(s) closely depict(s) the entire process?
Options
- A(ii) and (iv) only
- B(i) only
- C(i), (ii), and (iii) only
- D(i) and (iii) only
Correct answer
D. (i) and (iii) only
Step-by-step solution
Let us analyze the two processes given in the problem: 1. Reversible isothermal expansion (solid line): Temperature T remains constant. As the gas expands, volume V increases and pressure P decreases. Equation: PV = constant or P 1 V . 2. Reversible adiabatic expansion (dashed line): No heat is exchanged ( q = 0 ). As the gas expands, it does work at the expense of its internal energy, so temperature T decreases. Volume V increases and pressure P decreases. Equation: PV^ = constant and T^ P^ 1- = constant . Now, le