MHT CET202618 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryThermodynamics (C)Actual
1 mole of an ideal gas is compressed isothermally and reversibly from initial pressure x kPa to final pressure 2x kPa at 300 K. Find the work done (R = 8.314 J K ⁻¹ mol ⁻¹)
Options
- A1432 J
- B1865 J
- C1296 J
- D1729 J
Correct answer
D. 1729 J
Step-by-step solution
For an isothermal reversible process, the work done is given by: W = nRT ( P₂ P₁ ) Substituting the given values: n = 1 mol T = 300 K P₁ = x kPa P₂ = 2x kPa R = 8.314 J K ⁻¹ mol ⁻¹ W = 1 8.314 300 ( 2x x ) W = 2494.2 (2) W = 2494.2 0.693 W 1729 J Answer: 1729 J