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For the reaction, N₂O₄ leftharpoons 2NO₂, graph is plotted as shown below. Identify correct statements. A. Standard free energy change for the reaction is -5.40 kJ mol⁻¹. B. As Δ G in graph is positive, N₂O₄ will not dissociate into NO₂ at all. C. Reverse reaction will go to completion. D. When 1 mole of N₂O₄ changes into equilibrium mixture, value of Δ G = -0.84 kJ mol⁻¹. E. When 2 mole of NO₂ changes into equilibrium mixture, Δ G for equilibrium mixture is -6.24 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.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Solution & Explanation

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 (Δᵣ G°) is the difference between standard free energies of pure products (point B) and pure reactants (point A): Δᵣ G° = GB° - GA°. Since B is higher than A, Δᵣ G° is positive, not -5.40 kJ mol⁻¹. Statement A is false.

B. Even if Δᵣ G° 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 0.84 kJ mol⁻¹. Thus Δ G = -0.84 kJ mol⁻¹ is correct. Statement D is true.

E. The difference from pure products (point B, equivalent to 2 moles NO₂) 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) = -6.24 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.

Chapter Mix

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Reference Study Guides

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Q83 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Hess's Law of Constant Heat Summation
Two reactions are given below: 2Fe(s) + (3)/(2)O2(g) arrow Fe₂O3(s), Δ H° = -822 kJ/mol C(s) + (1)/(2)O2(g) arrow CO(g), Δ H° = -110 kJ/mol Then enthalpy change for following reaction 3C(s) + Fe₂O3(s) arrow 2Fe(s) + 3CO(g)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 492 to 492

Solution

Related Formula

According to Hess's Law, the net enthalpy change of a reaction is the sum of the enthalpy changes of the individual steps into which it can be divided.

Core Logic

Let the given reactions be: (1) 2Fe(s) + (3)/(2)O2(g) arrow Fe₂O3(s), Δ H₁ = -822 kJ/mol (2) C(s) + (1)/(2)O2(g) arrow CO(g), Δ H₂ = -110 kJ/mol

Target Reaction (3):

3C(s) + Fe₂O3(s) arrow 2Fe(s) + 3CO(g), Δ H₃ = ?

To construct the target reaction:

  • We need 3 CO(g) on the product side, so we multiply reaction (2) by 3.
  • We need Fe₂O3(s) on the reactant side and 2 Fe(s) on the product side, so we reverse reaction (1).
Step 1: Calculate Net Enthalpy

Target Reaction (3) = 3 × (2) - (1)

Δ H₃ = 3 × Δ H₂ - Δ H₁ Δ H₃ = 3(-110) - (-822) Δ H₃ = -330 + 822 = 492 kJ/mol
Chapter Mix

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Q jee_main_2024_30_jan_morning Work Done in Cyclic Process
An ideal gas undergoes a cyclic transformation starting from the point A and coming back to the same point by tracing the path Aarrow Barrow Carrow A as shown in the diagram. The total work done in the process is ________ J.
Work Done in Cyclic Process diagram for Q83 - JEE Main 2024 Morning
The image is a graph of Volume (dm3) vs Pressure (kPa) showing a triangular cyclic process starting from A(10,10) to B(10,30) to C(30,10) and back to A.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 200 to 200

Solution

Related Formula
Wcyclic = Area enclosed in P-V graph
Core Logic

The work done in a cyclic process is equal to the magnitude of the area enclosed by the cycle on a Pressure-Volume graph. Note that the provided graph is Volume (V) on the y-axis versus Pressure (P) on the x-axis. The path A arrow B arrow C arrow A is traced in a clockwise direction on the V-P graph. Clockwise on a V-P graph corresponds to anti-clockwise on a standard P-V graph, meaning net expansion work is done by the gas, making it positive conventionally (or negative depending on chemistry sign convention, but magnitude is asked for).

Step 1: Calculating Area

The enclosed region is a right-angled triangle. Base of triangle on P-axis = 30 - 10 = 20 kPa Height of triangle on V-axis = 30 - 10 = 20 dm³

Area = (1)/(2) × base × height Area = (1)/(2) × 20 × 20 = 200 kPa ³
Step 2: Unit conversion

1 kPa = 10³ Pa 1 dm³ = 1 Litre = 10⁻³ m³

W = 200 × 10³ Pa × 10⁻³ m³ W = 200 J
Pattern Recognition

1 kPa · 1 L = 1 Joule. This direct conversion saves time without converting explicitly to standard SI units (Pa and m³).

Chapter Mix

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Q90 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Work Done in Isothermal Reversible Expansion
If 5 moles of an ideal gas expands from 10 L to a volume of 100 L at 300 K under isothermal and reversible condition then work w, is -x J. The value of x is ________ (Given R = 8.314 J K⁻¹mol⁻¹)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 28720 to 28721

Solution

Related Formula
W = -2.303 nRT ( (V₂)/(V₁) )
Core Logic

For an isothermal and reversible expansion of an ideal gas, work is done by the system on the surroundings, hence it is negative by IUPAC convention. Given: n = 5 moles R = 8.314 J K⁻¹mol⁻¹ T = 300 K V₁ = 10 L V₂ = 100 L

Step 1: Calculating Work Done
W = -2.303 × 5 × 8.314 × 300 × ( (100)/(10) ) W = -2.303 × 5 × 8.314 × 300 × (10) W = -2.303 × 12471 × 1 W = -28720.713 J
Step 2: Final Formatting

The question asks for work w = -x J. So x = 28720.713, which rounds to 28721.

Chapter Mix

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Q88 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Gibbs Free Energy and Equilibrium
Consider the following reaction at 298 K. (3)/(2)O2(g) leftharpoons O3(g). Kₚ = 2.47 × 10⁻²⁹ ΔᵣG for the reaction is ________ kJ. (Given R = 8.314 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹)
Numerical Answer. Answer: 163 to 164

Solution

Related Formula
ΔᵣG = -RT ln Kₚ
Step 1: Calculation
ΔᵣG = -8.314 × 10⁻³ kJ K⁻¹ mol⁻¹ × 298 K × ln(2.47 × 10⁻²⁹) = -8.314 × 10⁻³ × 298 × (-65.87) = 163.19 kJ
Step 2: Nearest Integer

Rounding 163.19 to the nearest integer gives 163.

Chapter Mix

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