NEET 2026
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NEET 2026 · Chemistry · Chapter
For the gas-phase reaction X_2(g) + Y_2(g) leftharpoons 2XY(g) ,...
For the gas-phase reaction , the equilibrium concentrations of , , and at are , , and respectively.
Calculate the standard Gibbs free energy change () for this reaction.
(Given: , )
Calculate the standard Gibbs free energy change () for this reaction.
(Given: , )
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
The equilibrium constant is given by:
Substituting the given equilibrium concentrations:
Since the change in the number of moles of gas , the equilibrium constant in terms of pressure is .
The standard Gibbs free energy change is related to the equilibrium constant by the equation:
Substituting the values:
Answer:
Substituting the given equilibrium concentrations:
Since the change in the number of moles of gas , the equilibrium constant in terms of pressure is .
The standard Gibbs free energy change is related to the equilibrium constant by the equation:
Substituting the values:
Answer: