NEET 2026
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For a hypothetical gaseous reaction at 300 K : X (g) arrow Y (g) +...
For a hypothetical gaseous reaction at :
The standard internal energy change () is and the standard entropy change () is .
Determine the standard Gibbs free energy change () and predict the spontaneity of the process at this temperature.
(Assume )
The standard internal energy change () is and the standard entropy change () is .
Determine the standard Gibbs free energy change () and predict the spontaneity of the process at this temperature.
(Assume )
Options
- A, spontaneous
- B, non-spontaneous
- C, spontaneous
- D, non-spontaneous
Correct answer
C. , spontaneous
Step-by-step solution
For the reaction , the change in the number of moles of gaseous species is:
The standard enthalpy change is given by:
The standard Gibbs free energy change is given by:
Since , the reaction is spontaneous.
Answer: , spontaneous
The standard enthalpy change is given by:
The standard Gibbs free energy change is given by:
Since , the reaction is spontaneous.
Answer: , spontaneous