Ice and water are placed in a closed container at a pressure of 1 atm and temperature 273.15K . If pressure of the system is increased 2 times, keeping temperature constant, then identify correct observation from following:

Solution & Explanation

Core Logic

Water has a unique property where the density of the liquid phase is greater than the density of the solid phase (ice). Consequently, the molar volume of ice is larger than that of liquid water:

Vm(ice) > Vm(water)

According to Le Chatelier's Principle, increasing the pressure favors the phase that occupies a smaller volume to alleviate the applied stress. Thus, shifting the system forward converts ice into liquid water:

Phase shift diagram for Q34 - JEE Main 2025 Morning
Phase shift diagram for Q34 - JEE Main 2025 Morning

If the pressure is increased considerably (such as doubling it to 2 atm) at 273.15K, the melting point decreases, causing the entire solid phase (ice) to disappear completely.

Pattern Recognition

Sees: Ice-water system under pressure change. Trap: Assuming that an increase in pressure always favors the solid phase. Water has an anomalous phase curve with a negative slope.

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Q41 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Hess's Law of Constant Heat Summation
S(g) + (3)/(2) O₂(g) arrow SO₃(g) + 2x kcal SO2(g) + (1)/(2)O2(g) arrow SO3(g) + y kcal The heat of formation of SO₂(g) is given by:
  • A. \frac{2x}{y}\mathrm{\ kcal}
  • B. y - 2x\mathrm{\ kcal}
  • C. 2x + y\mathrm{\ kcal}
  • D. x + y\mathrm{\ kcal}

Solution

Related Formula

Using Hess's Law, the enthalpy change of a net reaction can be determined by linearly combining the steps:

Δ Hnet = Σ Δ Hproducts - Σ Δ Hreactants
Core Logic

The heat of formation of SO₂(g) corresponds to the target thermochemical equation:

Target: S(g) + O2(g) arrow SO2(g) Δ Hf = ?

Let's write out the given equations along with their enthalpy changes (remembering that exothermic reactions release heat, so Δ H = -Q): 1. S(g) + (3)/(2)O₂(g) arrow SO₃(g) Δ H₁ = -2x kcal 2. SO₂(g) + (1)/(2)O₂(g) arrow SO₃(g) Δ H₂ = -y kcal

To isolate SO₂(g) on the product side, subtract Equation (2) from Equation (1):

[S(g) + (3)/(2)O2(g)] - [SO2(g) + (1)/(2)O2(g)] arrow SO3(g) - SO3(g) S(g) + O2(g) arrow SO2(g)

Now apply the same operation to the enthalpy values:

Δ Hf = Δ H1 - Δ H₂ = -2x - (-y) = y - 2x kcal

This matches Option (2).

Pattern Recognition

To isolate your target species on the desired side of the equation, use Hess's Law to add or subtract the given elemental equations. Make sure to invert the sign of the enthalpy change if you reverse a reaction.

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Q33 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Spontaneity and Gibbs Energy Change
Let us consider an endothermic reaction which is non-spontaneous at the freezing point of water. However, the reaction is spontaneous at boiling point of water. Choose the correct option.
  • A. Both Δ H and Δ S are (+ve)
  • B. Δ H is (-ve) but Δ S is (+ve)
  • C. Δ H is (+ve) but Δ S is (-ve)
  • D. Both Δ H and Δ S are (-ve)

Solution

Related Formula
Δ G = Δ H - TΔ S
Core Logic

An endothermic profile specifies that Δ H > 0. For the system to become spontaneous (Δ G < 0) specifically when shifting to higher temperatures (T), the temperature-dependent entropic subtraction term (-TΔ S) must outweigh the enthalpic barrier. This transition demands a positive structural entropy step, i.e., Δ S > 0.

Hence, both Δ H and Δ S are positive.

Pattern Recognition

Spontaneity driven purely by elevated thermal thresholds mandates matching positive signs for enthalpy and entropy.

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Q47 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Gibbs Free Energy and Equilibrium Temperature
Standard entropies of X₂, Y₂ and XY₅ are 70, 50 and 110 ~J ~K⁻¹ ~mol⁻¹ respectively. The temperature in Kelvin at which the reaction (1)/(2) X _ 2 + (5)/(2) Y _ 2 arrow X Y _ 5 Δ H ^ ° = - 3 5 k J m o l ^ - 1 will be at equilibrium is (Nearest integer)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 700 to 700

Solution

Related Formula
Δ Sᵣₓₙ⁰ = Σ Sproducts⁰ - Σ Sreactants⁰ and T = (Δ H⁰)/(Δ S⁰) at equilibrium (Δ G⁰ = 0)
Core Logic

First, calculate the standard entropy change for the reaction system (Δ Sᵣₓₙ⁰):

Δ Sᵣₓₙ⁰ = S⁰(XY₅) - [ (1)/(2)S⁰(X₂) + (5)/(2)S⁰(Y₂) ] Δ Sᵣₓₙ⁰ = 110 - [ ((1)/(2) × 70) + ((5)/(2) × 50) ] = 110 - [35 + 125] Δ Sᵣₓₙ⁰ = 110 - 160 = -50 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹

At thermodynamic equilibrium, the change in Gibbs free energy drops to zero (Δ G⁰ = 0):

0 = Δ H⁰ - TΔ S⁰ T = (Δ H⁰)/(Δ S⁰)

Convert the enthalpy value into Joules (Δ H⁰ = -35 × 10³ J/mol) and substitute the parameters:

T = -35000 J mol⁻¹-50 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ = 700 Kelvin
Pattern Recognition

Ensure all variables use matching energy units (Joules vs. Kilojoules) before setting up your final division step.

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Q jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening First Law of Thermodynamics and State Functions
An ideal gas undergoes a cyclic transformation starting from the point A and coming back to the same point by tracing the path A→ B→ C arrow Darrow A as shown in the three cases below. Choose the correct option regarding Δ U:
Thermodynamic cyclic path diagrams for Q33 - JEE Main 2025
The diagram displays three distinct cyclic paths (Case I, Case II, Case III) on volume vs pressure graphs.
Thermodynamic cyclic path diagrams for Q33 - JEE Main 2025
The diagram displays three distinct cyclic paths (Case I, Case II, Case III) on volume vs pressure graphs.
Thermodynamic cyclic path diagrams for Q33 - JEE Main 2025
The diagram displays three distinct cyclic paths (Case I, Case II, Case III) on volume vs pressure graphs.
  • A. Δ U (Case-III) > Δ U (Case-II) > Δ U (Case-I)
  • B. Δ U (Case-I) > Δ U (Case-II) > Δ U (Case-III)
  • C. Δ U (Case-I) > Δ U (Case-III) > Δ U (Case-II)
  • D. Δ U (Case-I) = Δ U (Case-II) = Δ U (Case-III)

Solution

Related Formula

For any state function like Internal Energy (U), the cyclic integral over a complete closed loop is identically zero:

∮ dU = 0 Δ Ucyclic = 0
Core Logic

Internal energy (U) depends only on the initial and final states of the thermodynamic system, not on the path followed.

In all three listed cases, the ideal gas undergoes a complete cyclic path that returns to its original configuration state A.

Step 1: Final Evaluation

Since every transformation begins and ends at point A:

Δ UCase-I = 0 Δ UCase-II = 0 Δ UCase-III = 0

Therefore, Δ U (Case-I) = Δ U (Case-II) = Δ U (Case-III).

Pattern Recognition

Do not waste time calculating path areas or values if the question asks for a state function change (Δ U, Δ H, Δ S, Δ G) over a cyclic loop. The answer is instantly zero for all cases!

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Q47 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Hess's Law / Enthalpy of Formation
Consider the following data: Heat of formation of CO₂(g) = -393.5 ~kJ~mol⁻¹ Heat of formation of H₂O(l) = -286.0 ~kJ~mol⁻¹ Heat of combustion of benzene = -3267.0 ~kJ~mol⁻¹ The heat of formation of benzene is ______ kJ~mol⁻¹ (Nearest integer).
Numerical Answer. Answer: 48 to 48

Solution

Related Formula

Enthalpy of reaction from enthalpy of formation data:

Δ Hreaction = Σ Δ Hf(Products) - Σ Δ Hf(Reactants)
Core Logic

Write out the balanced thermochemical equation for the combustion of benzene (C₆H₆):

C₆H₆(l) + (15)/(2)O₂(g) arrow 6CO₂(g) + 3H₂O(l)

Given parameters:

  • Δ Hc = -3267.0 kJ/mol
  • Δ Hf[CO₂] = -393.5 kJ/mol
  • Δ Hf[H₂O] = -286.0 kJ/mol
  • Δ Hf[O₂] = 0 kJ/mol
Step 1: Applying Hess's Law

Substitute these values into the reaction expression:

-3267 = [6(-393.5) + 3(-286.0)] - Δ Hf[C₆H₆] -3267 = [-2361.0 - 858.0] - Δ Hf[C₆H₆] -3267 = -3219.0 - Δ Hf[C₆H₆] Δ Hf[C₆H₆] = -3219.0 + 3267.0 = 48 kJ/mol
Pattern Recognition

Always set up products minus reactants when using heat of formation data. Pay close attention to stoichiometric coefficients (multiply CO₂ by 6 and H₂O by 3) to ensure accurate bookkeeping.

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