MHT CET202519 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryThermodynamics (C)Actual
Calculate the entropy change of surrounding if 2 moles of H ₂ and 1 mole of O ₂ gas combine to form 2 moles of liquid water by releasing 525 kJ heat to surrounding at constant pressure and at 300 K .
Options
- A1700 ~J ~K ⁻¹
- B1750 ~J ~K ⁻¹
- C1800 ~J ~K ⁻¹
- D1650 JK ⁻¹
Correct answer
B. 1750 ~J ~K ⁻¹
Step-by-step solution
Entropy change of the surrounding is calculated from S_ surrounding = q_ surrounding T . The heat released to the surroundings is q_ surrounding = 525~ kJ . To match the answer units, convert to joules: q_ surrounding = 525 1000 = 525000~ J . At temperature T = 300~ K , the entropy change becomes S_ surrounding = 525000 300 = 1750~ J ~ K ⁻¹ . This result corresponds precisely to option B.