KCET2010ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
For the reversible reaction. A ( s )+ B ( g ) C ( g )+ D ( g ); G ^ =-350 ~kJ Which one of the following statements is true?
Options
- AThe entropy change is negative
- BEquilibrium constant is greater than one
- CThe reaction should be instantaneous
- DThe reaction is thermodynamically not feasible
Correct answer
B. Equilibrium constant is greater than one
Step-by-step solution
In the reversible reaction, aligned A ( s )+ B ( g ) C ( g )+ D ( g ) G ^ =-350 ~kJ aligned Since, the randomness increases (because solid is changing into gas), entropy will increase and thus, S is positive. Reversible reaction never undergo to completion (ie, never be instantaneous). For the given reaction, G ^ =-350 ~kJ and we know that aligned G^ &=-R T K -350 &=-R T K aligned ie, K (equilibrium constant) is greater than one. Moreover, the reaction is thermodynamically feasible.