For the reaction, N_2O_4 rightleftharpoons 2NO_2, graph is plotted as shown below. Identify correct statements. A. Standard free energy change for the reaction is -5.40text kJ mol^-1. B. As Delta G^ominus in graph is positive, N_2O_4 will not dissociate into NO_2 at all. C. Reverse reaction will go to completion. D. When 1 mole of N_2O_4 changes into equilibrium mixture, value of Delta G = -0.84text kJ mol^-1. E. When 2 mole of NO_2 changes into equilibrium mixture, Delta G for equilibrium mixture is -6.24text kJ mol^-1.
Gibbs Free Energy and Equilibrium diagram for Q69 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
A plot of Gibbs free energy against the fraction of N2O4 dissociated.
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### Core Logic Let's analyze the statements based on the given Gibbs free energy (G) vs. extent of reaction plot.
Gibbs Free Energy and Equilibrium diagram for Q69 - JEE Main 2026 Morning
A plot of Gibbs free energy against the fraction of N2O4 dissociated.
A. Standard free energy change (Delta_r G^circ) is the difference between standard free energies of pure products (point B) and pure reactants (point A): Delta_r G^circ = G_B^circ - G_A^circ. Since B is higher than A, Delta_r G^circ is positive, not -5.40text kJ mol^-1. Statement A is false. B. Even if Delta_r G^circ is positive, the minimum of the curve (equilibrium state E) lies between the pure reactant and product states. Therefore, partial dissociation occurs to reach equilibrium. It is false to say it will not dissociate at all. Statement B is false. C. The minimum E is not at fraction = 0 or 1, meaning an equilibrium mixture exists. Reverse reaction does not go to completion. Statement C is false. D. From 1 mole of pure reactant (point A) to the equilibrium mixture (point E), the drop in Gibbs energy is 0.84text kJ mol^-1. Thus Delta G = -0.84text kJ mol^-1 is correct. Statement D is true. E. The difference from pure products (point B, equivalent to 2 moles NO_2) to equilibrium (E) is the entire vertical distance. The drop from B to A is 5.40, and A to E is 0.84. So drop from B to E is - (5.40 + 0.84) = -6.24text kJ mol^-1. Statement E is true. ### Step 1: Final Conclusion Only statements D and E are correct. ### Pattern Recognition The free energy of mixing creates a minimum 'dip' (Equilibrium) below both pure reactants and pure products, preventing either forward or reverse reactions from going absolutely to 100% completion. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Thermodynamics Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium

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