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Entropy change in case of reversible adiabatic process is

A. Minimum

B. Zero

C. Maximum

D. Indeterminate

Correct Answer :

B. Zero


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For the gaseous phase chemical reaction, C2H4(g) + H2O(g) ↔ C2H5OH(g), the equilibrium conversion does not depend on the

A. Steam to ethylene ratio

B. Temperature

C. Pressure

D. None of these

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. At constant pressure, solubility of a gas in a liquid diminishes with rise in temperature

B. Normally, the gases which are easily liquefied are more soluble in common solvents

C. The gases which are capable of forming ions in aqueous solution are much more soluble in water than in other solvents

D. At constant pressure, solubility of a gas in a liquid increases with rise in temperature

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In a homogeneous solution, the activity coefficient of a component depends upon the

A. Pressure

B. Composition

C. Temperature

D. All (A), (B) and (C)

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Compound having large heat of formation is

A. More stable

B. Less stable

C. Not at all stable (like nascent O2)

D. Either more or less stable; depends on the compound

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In case of vapour compression refrigeration system, elevating the evaporator temperature (keeping the condenser temperature constant) results in

A. Enhanced COP

B. Decreased COP

C. No change in the value of COP

D. Increased or decreased COP; depending upon the type of refrigerant

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Equilibrium constant of a reaction varies with the

A. Initial concentration of the reactant

B. Pressure

C. Temperature

D. None of these

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Equilibrium constant decreases as the temperature

A. Increases, for an exothermic reaction

B. Decreases, for an exothermic reaction

C. Increases, for an endothermic reaction

D. None of these

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Isotherm on an enthalpy-concentration diagram, for an ideal solution will be a

A. Straight line

B. Sine curve

C. Parabola

D. Hyperbola

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Gibbs free energy (F) is defined as

A. F = E - TS

B. F = H - TS

C. F = H + TS

D. F = E + TS

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The expression for entropy change, ΔS = n Cp . ln (T2/T1), is valid for the __________ of a substance.

A. Simultaneous pressure & temperature change

B. Heating

C. Cooling

D. Both (B) and (C)

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Isentropic process means a constant __________ process.

A. Enthalpy

B. Pressure

C. Entropy

D. None of these

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Henry's law is closely obeyed by a gas, when its __________ is extremely high.

A. Pressure

B. Solubility

C. Temperature

D. None of these

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Work done is a

A. Property of the system

B. Path function

C. Point function

D. State description of a system

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At normal boiling point, molar entropy of vaporisation is __________ Joule/K°.mole.

A. 72

B. 92

C. 142

D. 192

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Chemical potential of ith component of a system is given by

A. μi = (∂F/∂ni)T, P, ni

B. μi = (∂A/∂ni)T, P, ni

C. μi = (∂F/∂ni)T, P

D. μi = (∂A/∂ni)T, P

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Heat is added at constant pressure in an ideal __________ cycle.

A. Stirling

B. Brayton

C. Rankine

D. Both (B) and (C)

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Out of the following refrigeration cycles, which one has the minimum COP (Co-efficient of performance)?

A. Air cycle

B. Carnot cycle

C. Ordinary vapour compression cycle

D. Vapour compression with a reversible expansion engine

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Refrigerants commonly used for domestic refrigerators are

A. Ethyl chloride or methyl chloride

B. Freon-12

C. Propane

D. NH3 or CO2

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In a homogeneous solution, the fugacity of a component depends upon the

A. Pressure

B. Composition

C. Temperature

D. All (A), (B) and (C)

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In the equation, PVn = constant, if the value of n = ± ∞, then it represents a reversible __________ process.

A. Adiabatic

B. Isometric

C. Isentropic

D. Isothermal

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Joule-Thomson co-efficient which is defined as, η = (∂T/∂P)H = 1/Cp (∂H/∂T)P, changes sign at a temperature known as inversion temperature. The value of Joule-Thomson co-efficient at inversion temperature is

A. 0

B.

C. +ve

D. -ve

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With increase in reduced temperature, the fugacity co-efficient of a gas at constant reduced pressure

A. Increases

B. Decreases

C. Remain same

D. Decreases linearly

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In an ideal solution, the activity of a component equals its

A. Mole fraction

B. Fugacity at the same temperature and pressure

C. Partial pressure

D. None of these

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Filling of gas from a high pressure cylinder into small bottles is an example of a/an __________ process.

A. Equilibrium

B. Adiabatic

C. Steady

D. Unsteady

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The Joule-Thomson co-efficient is defined as (∂T/∂P)H. Its value at the inversion point is

A.

B. 1

C. 0

D. -ve

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Which of the following diagrams does not represent an Otto cycle?

A.

B.

C.

D. None of these

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In any spontaneous process, the __________ free energy decreases.

A. Helmholtz

B. Gibbs

C. Both a & b

D. Neither 'a' nor 'b'

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Free energy change of mixing two liquid substances is a function of the

A. Concentration of the constituents only

B. Quantities of the constituents only

C. Temperature only

D. All (A), (B) and (C)

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Domestic refrigerator usually works on the __________ refrigeration cycle.

A. Carnot

B. Air

C. Absorption

D. vapour-ejection

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Which of the following liquid metals has the highest thermal conductivity?

A. Molten sodium

B. Molten lead

C. Mercury

D. Molten potassium