For the reaction, N₂O₄ leftharpoons 2NO₂$N_{2}O_{4} \rightleftharpoons 2NO_{2}$, graph is plotted as shown below. Identify correct statements.
A. Standard free energy change for the reaction is -5.40 kJ mol⁻¹$-5.40\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$.
B. As Δ G$\Delta G^{\ominus}$ in graph is positive, N₂O₄$N_{2}O_{4}$ will not dissociate into NO₂$NO_{2}$ at all.
C. Reverse reaction will go to completion.
D. When 1 mole of N₂O₄$N_{2}O_{4}$ changes into equilibrium mixture, value of Δ G = -0.84 kJ mol⁻¹$\Delta G = -0.84\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$.
E. When 2 mole of NO₂$NO_{2}$ changes into equilibrium mixture, Δ G$\Delta G$ for equilibrium mixture is -6.24 kJ mol⁻¹$-6.24\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$.
A plot of Gibbs free energy against the fraction of N2O4 dissociated.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.D and E only$\text{D and E only}$
B.C and E only$\text{C and E only}$
C.A and D only$\text{A and D only}$
D.B and C only$\text{B and C only}$
Solution & Explanation
Core Logic
Let's analyze the statements based on the given Gibbs free energy (G) vs. extent of reaction plot.
A plot of Gibbs free energy against the fraction of N2O4 dissociated.
A. Standard free energy change (Δᵣ G°$\Delta_r G^{\circ}$) is the difference between standard free energies of pure products (point B) and pure reactants (point A): Δᵣ G° = GB° - GA°$\Delta_r G^{\circ} = G_B^{\circ} - G_A^{\circ}$. Since B is higher than A, Δᵣ G°$\Delta_r G^{\circ}$ is positive, not -5.40 kJ mol⁻¹$-5.40\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$. Statement A is false.
B. Even if Δᵣ G°$\Delta_r G^{\circ}$ 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 0.84 kJ mol⁻¹$0.84\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$. Thus Δ G = -0.84 kJ mol⁻¹$\Delta G = -0.84\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$ is correct. Statement D is true.
E. The difference from pure products (point B, equivalent to 2 moles NO₂$NO_2$) to equilibrium (E) is the entire vertical distance. The drop from B to A is 5.40$5.40$, and A to E is 0.84$0.84$. So drop from B to E is - (5.40 + 0.84) = -6.24 kJ mol⁻¹$- (5.40 + 0.84) = -6.24\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$. 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
Class 11 Chemistry: Thermodynamics
Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium
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.
We need 3 CO(g)$3 \mathrm{CO}_{(g)}$ on the product side, so we multiply reaction (2) by 3.
We need Fe₂O3(s)$\mathrm{Fe}_2\mathrm{O}_{3(s)}$ on the reactant side and 2 Fe(s)$2 \mathrm{Fe}_{(s)}$ on the product side, so we reverse reaction (1).
Qjee_main_2024_30_jan_morningWork 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$A\rightarrow B\rightarrow C\rightarrow A$ as shown in the diagram. The total work done in the process is ________ J.
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$$W_{\text{cyclic}} = \text{Area enclosed in P-V graph}$$
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$V$) on the y-axis versus Pressure (P$P$) on the x-axis.
The path A arrow B arrow C arrow A$A \rightarrow B \rightarrow C \rightarrow A$ is traced in a clockwise direction on the V$V$-P$P$ graph.
Clockwise on a V$V$-P$P$ graph corresponds to anti-clockwise on a standard P$P$-V$V$ 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$30 - 10 = 20 \text{ kPa}$
Height of triangle on V-axis = 30 - 10 = 20 dm³$30 - 10 = 20 \text{ dm}^3$
1 kPa · 1 L = 1 Joule$1 \text{ kPa} \cdot 1 \text{ L} = 1 \text{ Joule}$. This direct conversion saves time without converting explicitly to standard SI units (Pa$Pa$ and m³$m^3$).
Chapter Mix
Class 11 Chemistry: Thermodynamics
Q90jee_main_2024_31_jan_eveningWork Done in Isothermal Reversible Expansion
If 5 moles$5\text{ moles}$ of an ideal gas expands from 10 L$10\text{ L}$ to a volume of 100 L$100\text{ L}$ at 300 K$300\text{ K}$ under isothermal and reversible condition then work w$w$, is -x J$-x\text{ J}$. The value of x$x$ is ________
(Given R = 8.314 J K⁻¹mol⁻¹$R = 8.314\text{ J K}^{-1}\text{mol}^{-1}$)
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$n = 5\text{ moles}$R = 8.314 J K⁻¹mol⁻¹$R = 8.314\text{ J K}^{-1}\text{mol}^{-1}$T = 300 K$T = 300\text{ K}$V₁ = 10 L$V_1 = 10\text{ L}$V₂ = 100 L$V_2 = 100\text{ L}$
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