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Grams of butane (C4H10) formed by the liquefaction of 448 litres of the gas (measured at (STP) would be

A. 580

B. 640

C. 1160

D. Data insufficient; can't be computed

Correct Answer :

C. 1160


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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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Entropy is a/an

A. State function

B. Macroscopic property

C. Extensive property

D. None of these

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Near their critical temperatures, all gases occupy volumes __________ that of the ideal gas.

A. Less than

B. Same as

C. More than

D. Half

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(∂E/∂T)V is the mathematical expression for

A. CV

B. Enthalpy change

C. Free energy change

D. None of these

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Pick out the correct statement.

A. Entropy and enthalpy are path functions

B. In a closed system, the energy can be exchanged with the surrounding, while matter cannot be exchanged

C. All the natural processes are reversible in nature

D. Work is a state function

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Consider the process A & B shown in the figure given below: In this case, it is possible that

A. Both the processes are adiabatic

B. Both the processes are isothermal

C. Process A is isothermal while B is adiabatic

D. Process A is adiabatic while B is isothermal

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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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The root mean square speed of molecules of a gas is equal to (where, m = mass of the molecule K = Boltzmanns constant, T = absolute temperature)

A. √(2KT/m)

B. √(3KT/m)

C. √(6KT/m)

D. 3KT/m

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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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Pick out the correct statement.

A. The available energy in an isolated system for all irreversible (real) processes decreases

B. The efficiency of a Carnot engine increases, if the sink temperature is decreased

C. The reversible work for compression in non-flow process under isothermal condition is the change in Helmholtz free energy

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

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Chemical potential (an intensive property) of a substance is a force that drives the chemical system to equilibrium and is equal to its partial molar properties. The ratio of chemical potential to free energy of a pure substance at constant temperature and pressure is

A. 0

B. 1

C.

D. None of these

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All gases above its inversion temperature, in a throttling process will show

A. A heating effect

B. No change in temperature

C. A cooling effect

D. Either (A) or (C)

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The gas law (PV = RT) is true for an __________ change.

A. Isothermal

B. Adiabatic

C. Both (A) & (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Gibbs free energy (G) is represented by, G = H - TS, whereas Helmholtz free energy, (A) is given by, A = E - TS. Which of the following is the Gibbs-Helmholtz equation?

A. [∂(G/T)/∂T] = - (H/T2)

B. [∂(A/T)/∂T]V = - E/T2

C. Both (A) and (B)

D. Neither (A) nor (B)

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. The values of (∂P/∂V)T and (∂2P/∂V2)T are zero for a real gas at its critical point

B. Heat transferred is equal to the change in the enthalpy of the system, for a constant pressure, non-flow, mechanically reversible process

C. Thermal efficiency of a Carnot engine depends upon the properties of the working fluid besides the source & sink temperatures

D. During a reversible adiabatic process, the entropy of a substance remains constant

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If we increase the pressure on a substance (which is at its triple point), then the triple point

A. Increases

B. Decreases

C. Remains unchanged

D. May increase or decrease; depends on the substance

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The change in Gibbs free energy for vaporisation of a pure substance is

A. Positive

B. Negative

C. Zero

D. May be positive or negative

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The expression, ΔG = nRT. ln(P2/P1), gives the free energy change

A. With pressure changes at constant temperature

B. Under reversible isothermal volume change

C. During heating of an ideal gas

D. During cooling of an ideal gas

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The expression for entropy change given by, ΔS = - nR ln (P2/P1), holds good for

A. Expansion of a real gas

B. Reversible isothermal volume change

C. Heating of an ideal gas

D. Cooling of a real gas

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Which of the following has the minimum value of COP for a given refrigeration effect?

A. Reverse Carnot cycle

B. Ordinary vapour-compression cycle

C. Vapour-compression process with a reversible expansion engine

D. Air refrigeration cycle

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For a cyclic process, a fixed ratio between heat and work

A. Always exists

B. May exist

C. Never exists

D. Is difficult to predict

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In any spontaneous process,

A. Only F decreases

B. Only A decreases

C. Both F and A decreases

D. Both F and A increase

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Fugacity is most helpful in

A. Representing actual behaviour of real gases

B. Representing actual behaviour of ideal gases

C. The study of chemical equilibria involving gases at atmospheric pressure

D. None of these

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The enthalpy change when ammonia gas is dissolved in water is called the heat of

A. Solution

B. Formation

C. Dilution

D. Combustion

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The efficiency of a Carnot heat engine operating between absolute temperatures T1 and T2 (when, T1 > T2) is given by (T1 - T2)/T1. The co-efficient of performance (C.O.P.) of a Carnot heat pump operating between T1 and T2 is given by

A. T1/(T1-T2)

B. T2/(T1-T2)

C. T1/T2

D. T2/R1

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Pick out the wrong statement.

A. Minimum number of degree of freedom of a system is zero

B. Degree of freedom of a system containing a gaseous mixture of helium, carbon dioxide and hydrogen is 4

C. For a two phase system in equilibrium made up of four non-reacting chemical species, the number of degrees of freedom is 4

D. Enthalpy and internal energy change is zero during phase change processes like melting, vaporisation and sublimation

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Critical solution temperature (or the consolute temperature) for partially miscible liquids (e.g., phenol-water) is the minimum temperature at which

A. A homogeneous solution (say of phenol water) is formed

B. Mutual solubility of the two liquids shows a decreasing trend

C. Two liquids are completely separated into two layers

D. None of these

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Reduced pressure of a gas is the ratio of its

A. Pressure to critical pressure

B. Critical pressure to pressure

C. Pressure to pseudocritical pressure

D. Pseudocritical pressure to pressure

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In case of the decomposition of hydroiodic acid (2HI H2 + I2), addition of H2 (at equilibrium condition) will

A. Increase the partial pressure of I2

B. Decrease the partial pressure of HI

C. Diminish the degree of dissociation of HI

D. None of these

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Which one is true for a throttling process?

A. A gas may have more than one inversion temperatures

B. The inversion temperature is different for different gases

C. The inversion temperature is same for all gases

D. The inversion temperature is the temperature at which Joule-Thomson co-efficient is infinity