MHT CET Medical202626 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryThermodynamics (C)Actual
The relationship between H and U for the reaction, PCl ₃(g) + Cl ₂(g) PCl ₅(g) is given as
Options
- AH = U + 2RT
- BH = U - 2RT
- CH = U + RT
- DH = U - RT
Correct answer
D. H = U - RT
Step-by-step solution
The given reaction is PCl ₃(g) + Cl ₂(g) PCl ₅(g) The relationship between enthalpy change ( H ) and internal energy change ( U ) is given by the equation: H = U + n_g RT where n_g is the change in the number of moles of gaseous species. n_g = moles of gaseous products - moles of gaseous reactants n_g = 1 - (1 + 1) = -1 Substituting n_g = -1 in the equation, we get: H = U - RT Answer: H = U - RT