Quantrex Quantrex AcademyJEE · NEET · NDA PYQs with solutions Open app
JEE Main 202621 JanuaryMorning Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2026
Date
21 January
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Thermodynamics (C)

JEE Main 2026 · 21 January · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Thermodynamics (C)

Which of the following graphs between pressure ' p ' versus volume...

Which of the following graphs between pressure ' p ' versus volume ' V ' represents the maximum work done?Which of the following graphs between pressure ' p ' versus volume ' V ' represents the maximum work done?Which of the following graphs between pressure ' p ' versus volume ' V ' represents the maximum work done?Which of the following graphs between pressure ' p ' versus volume ' V ' represents the maximum work done?Which of the following graphs between pressure ' p ' versus volume ' V ' represents the maximum work done?

Options

  1. AConsider titration of NaOH solution versus 1 . 25M oxalic acid solution. At the end point following burette readings
  2. BConsider titration of NaOH solution versus 1 . 25M oxalic acid solution. At the end point following burette readings
  3. CConsider titration of NaOH solution versus 1 . 25M oxalic acid solution. At the end point following burette readings
  4. DConsider titration of NaOH solution versus 1 . 25M oxalic acid solution. At the end point following burette readings

Correct answer

A. Consider titration of NaOH solution versus 1 . 25M oxalic acid solution. At the end point following burette readings

Step-by-step solution

In a pressure-volume (P−VP-V) graph, the magnitude of work done is represented by the area under the curve bounded by the volume axis.
Let's analyze the area under the curve for each graph:
Graph (1) represents an expansion from V=22.4V = 22.4 L to V=44.8V = 44.8 L. The area is the integral ∫22.444.8PdV\int_{22.4}^{44.8} P dV, which covers a significant region under the curve.
Graph (2) represents a cyclic process. The net work done is the area enclosed by the loop. This area is much smaller than the total area under the expansion curve in graph (1).
Graph (3) represents an isochoric process (constant volume V=22.4V = 22.4 L). Since dV=0dV = 0, the work done W=∫PdV=0W = \int P dV = 0.
Graph (4) also represents a cyclic process. Similar to graph (2), the net work done is the area enclosed by the loop, which is smaller than the area under the expansion curve in graph (1).
Comparing all cases, the expansion process in graph (1) covers the maximum area under the P−VP-V curve, thus representing the maximum work done.
Practice Thermodynamics (C) on Quantrex Academy →

More from Thermodynamics (C)

An ideal gas ( 0.5 mol), initially at 2 bar pressure, is compressed at a constant… JEE Advanced 2026List-I contains various physical/chemical processes, and List-II contains combinations of… JEE Advanced 2026Consider the reaction 2H_2S(g) + 3O_2(g) arrow 2H_2O(l) + 2SO_2(g) The magnitude of… JEE Main 2026Match List - I with List - II. Given V_1 and V_2 are initial and final volumes… JEE Main 2026Arrange the following isothermal processes in order of the magnitude of the work ( p - V… JEE Main 2026Consider the reaction X leftharpoons Y at 300 K. If Δ H^ θ and K are 28.40 kJ mol ^ -1… JEE Main 2026Consider the following data for the reaction X_2(g) + Y_2(g) leftharpoons 2XY(g) at 600 K… JEE Main 2026The correct order of molar heat capacities measured at 298 K and 1 bar is : JEE Main 2026 Full Thermodynamics (C) list All JEE Main PYQs