CET Karnataka Engineering CET - Karnataka Engineering Solved Paper-2010

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    For the reversible reaction. \[A\,(s)+B(g)C\,(g)+D(g);\]\[\Delta {{G}^{o}}=-350\,\,kJ\] Which one of the following statements is true?

    A) The entropy change is negative

    B) Equilibrium constant is greater than one

    C) The reaction should be instantaneous

    D) The reaction is thermodynamically not feasible

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In the reversible reaction, \[A(s)+B(g)C(g)+D(g);\]                                                 \[\Delta {{G}^{o}}=-350\,kJ\] Since, the randomness increases (because solid is changing into gas), entropy will increase and thus, \[\Delta S\] is positive. Reversible reaction never undergo to completion (ie, never be instantaneous). \[\because \] For the given reaction, \[\Delta {{G}^{o}}=-350\,kJ\] and we know that                 \[\Delta {{G}^{o}}=-RT\,\log \,K\]                 \[-350=-RT\,\log \,K\] ie, K (equilibrium constant) is greater than one. Moreover, the reaction is thermodynamically feasible.


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