Skip to main content
Back to THERMODYNAMICS

Your Progress

0 / 500 Answered
0
Correct
0
Incorrect
0%
Accuracy
JEE • CHEMISTRY • THERMODYNAMICS

Thermodynamics practice · Mixed difficulty

Choose an answer to check it, or open “View answer” to study the explanation. Sign in to save progress to your account.

Practice format and chapter quiz

These sets use single-correct-answer MCQs. They do not cover every JEE Main or JEE Advanced question format and are not full-length mock papers.

Take a chapter quiz →
Showing 151-180 of 500 questions

Preparing practice and saved progress…

151 Medium
151 of 500
Application +4 | -1
At a constant volume the specific heat of a gas is 0.075 and its molecular weight is 40 . The gas is :
View answer and explanation
Correct option: A
Monoatomic
Option A (Monoatomic) is correct because the calculated value of γ\gamma (1.66) is characteristic of a monoatomic gas.
152 Medium
152 of 500
Application +4 | -1
1 g1 \mathrm{~g} of benzene is burnt at 25∘C25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} and liberates 2.5 kJ2.5 \mathrm{~kJ} heat. Heat of combustion of benzene at 25∘C25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} is
View answer and explanation
Correct option: B
195 kJ mol−1195 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}
Option B (195 kJ mol-1) is correct because the heat of combustion is calculated by multiplying the heat liberated by the number of moles of benzene.
153 Medium
153 of 500
Application +4 | -1
Given that, for the reaction,

12H2+12Cl2→HCl\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{H}_2+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{Cl}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{HCl}

ΔHf(HCl)=−93 kJ/mol\Delta H_f(\mathrm{HCl})=-93 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}

 B.E (H2)=434 kJ/mol, B.E \text { B.E }\left(\mathrm{H}_2\right)=434 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}, \text { B.E }

(Cl2)=242 kJ/mol\left(\mathrm{Cl}_2\right)=242 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}

The bond dissociation energy of HCl\mathrm{HCl} is
View answer and explanation
Correct option: B
331 kJ/mol331 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}
Option C (431 kJ/mol431 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}) is correct because it is calculated using the given enthalpy of formation and bond energies of reactants, applying Hess's law to determine the bond dissociation energy of HCl\mathrm{HCl}.
154 Medium
154 of 500
Analyzing +4 | -1
S+O2→SO2+x kcal{S}+{O}_2 \rightarrow {SO}_2+x \, {kcal} ....(1)

SO2+12O2→SO3+y kcal ...(2){SO}_2+\frac{1}{2} {O}_2 \rightarrow {SO}_3+y \text { kcal } ...(2)

The heat of formation of SO3{SO}_3 in the above reaction is
View answer and explanation
Correct option: A
(x+y)(x+y)
Option A ((x+y)(x+y)) is correct because the heat of formation of SO3{SO}_3 is obtained by adding the given reactions, resulting in the sum of their enthalpy changes.
155 Hard
155 of 500
Application +4 | -1
The vapour pressure of benzene is 0.153×105Nm−20.153 \times 10^5 \mathrm{Nm}^{-2} at 303 K303 \mathrm{~K} and 0.520×105Nm−20.520 \times 10^5 \mathrm{Nm}^{-2} at 333 K333 \mathrm{~K}. The mean latent heat of evaporation of benzene over this temperature range is
View answer and explanation
Correct option: D
34.2 kJ mol−134.2 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}
Option D (34.2 kJ mol−134.2 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}) is correct because it's the result of applying the Clausius-Clapeyron equation using the given vapor pressures and temperatures.
156 Hard
156 of 500
Application +4 | -1
H2(g)+12O2(g)→H2O(l)\mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{g})+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{g}) \rightarrow \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}({l})

B.E. (H−H)=x1;(\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{H})=x_1; B.E. (O=O)=x2;(\mathrm{O}=\mathrm{O})=x_2; B.E. (O−H)=x3(\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H})=x_3

Latent heat of vaporization of water liquid into water vapor =x4,=x_4, then ΔHf\Delta H_{\mathrm{f}} (heat of formation of liquid water) is
View answer and explanation
Correct option: C
x1+x22−2x3−x4x_1+\frac{x_2}{2}-2 x_3-x_4
Option C (x1+x22−2x3−x4x_1+\frac{x_2}{2}-2 x_3-x_4) is correct because it represents the heat of formation of liquid water considering bond energies and the latent heat of vaporization.
157 Hard
157 of 500
Application +4 | -1
One mole of an ideal monoatomic gas is heated in a process PV5/2=P V^{5 / 2}= constant. By what amount heat is absorbed in the process in 26∘C26^{\circ} \mathrm{C} rise in temperature?
View answer and explanation
Correct option: B
180 J180 \mathrm{~J}
Option B (180 J) is correct because the heat absorbed is calculated using the molar heat capacity for a polytropic process and the given temperature change.
158 Medium
158 of 500
Analyzing +4 | -1
Enthalpy of CH4+12O2→CH3OH\mathrm{CH}_4+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH} is negative. If enthalpy of combustion of CH4\mathrm{CH}_4 and CH3OH\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH} are x\mathrm{x} and y\mathrm{y} respectively. Then which relation is correct?
View answer and explanation
Correct option: A
x>y\mathrm{x > y}
Option A (x > y) is correct because the enthalpy change for the reaction CH4+12O2→CH3OH\mathrm{CH}_4+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH} is negative, implying that the enthalpy of combustion of CH4\mathrm{CH}_4 (x) is greater than that of CH3OH\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH} (y).
159 Medium
159 of 500
Remembering +4 | -1
An isothermal process is associated with:
View answer and explanation
Correct option: B
Constant temperature
Option B (Constant temperature) is correct because an isothermal process is defined as a thermodynamic process that occurs at a constant temperature.
160 Medium
160 of 500
Understanding +4 | -1
Which of following is incorrect about reversible
process?
View answer and explanation
Correct option: D
Reversible processes may be performed infinite time
Option D (Reversible processes may be performed infinite time) is correct because a reversible process, by definition, occurs infinitely slowly, implying it takes an infinite amount of time, not that it can be performed in an infinite amount of time.
161 Hard
161 of 500
Application +4 | -1
With what minimum pressure (in kPa\mathrm{kPa} ), a given volume of an ideal gas (Cp,m=7/2R)\left(C_{p, m}=7 / 2 R\right), originally at 400 K400 \mathrm{~K} and 100kPa100 \mathrm{kPa} pressure can be compressed irreversibly adiabatically in order to raise its temperature to 600 K600 \mathrm{~K} :
View answer and explanation
Correct option: B
275 kPa275 \mathrm{~kPa}
Option B (275 kPa275 \mathrm{~kPa}) is correct because it's derived from the adiabatic irreversible compression formula considering the given conditions and Cp,mC_{p,m} value.
162 Hard
162 of 500
Application +4 | -1
The standard enthalpies of formation of NH3(g),CuO(s)\mathrm{NH}_3(\mathrm{g}),\mathrm{CuO}(\mathrm{s}) and H2O(l)\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}({l}) are −46,−155-46,-155 and −285 kJ/mol,-285 \mathrm{~kJ} /\mathrm{mol}, respectively. The enthalpy change when 6.80 g6.80 \mathrm{~g} of NH3\mathrm{NH}_3 is passed over cupric oxide is
View answer and explanation
Correct option: A
−59.6 kJ-59.6 \mathrm{~kJ}
Option A (-59.6 kJ) is correct because the enthalpy change is calculated using the standard enthalpies of formation and stoichiometry of the reaction.
163 Medium
163 of 500
Application +4 | -1
Calculate the enthalpy for the following reaction using the given bond energies (kJ/mol)(\mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}) :

(C−H=414;H−O=463;H−Cl=431,C−Cl=326;C−O=335)(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}=414 ; \mathrm{H}-\mathrm{O}=463 ; \mathrm{H}-\mathrm{Cl}=431, \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{Cl}=326 ; \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{O}=335)

CH3−OH(g)+HCl(g)⟶CH3−Cl(g)+H2O(g)\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{OH}(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{HCl}(\mathrm{g}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{Cl}(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g})
View answer and explanation
Correct option: A
−23 kJ/mol-23 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}
Option A (-23 kJ/mol) is correct because the enthalpy change is calculated by subtracting the sum of bond energies of products from the sum of bond energies of reactants.
164 Medium
164 of 500
Application +4 | -1
H2{H_2} (g)+Cl(g)=2HCl(g); ∆H(298 K)=22.06 kcal. For this reaction, ∆U is equal to:
View answer and explanation
Correct option: D
−22.06kcal- 22.06\mathrm{kcal}
Option D (-22.06 kcal) is correct because for a reaction where the change in the number of moles of gas is zero, the change in enthalpy is equal to the change in internal energy.
165 Hard
165 of 500
Application +4 | -1
A system undergoes a certain change in state by path I and the corresponding heat absorbed and work done are 10 kcal10 \mathrm{~kcal} and 0 erg,0 \text{ erg}, respectively. For the same change in state by path II, the respective quantities are 11 kcal11 \mathrm{~kcal} and 0.5 wmax⁡,0.5 \, w_{\max }, where wmax⁡w_{\max } represents the work done if the changes were reversibly carried out. The magnitude of wmax⁡,w_{\max }, is (1 cal=4.2 J)(1 \mathrm{~cal}=4.2 \mathrm{~J})
View answer and explanation
Correct option: A
8400 J8400 \mathrm{~J}
Option A (8400 J) is correct because it is derived from equating the change in internal energy for both paths and solving for the maximum work.
166 Hard
166 of 500
Application +4 | -1
The vapour pressure of benzene is 1.53×104Nm−21.53 \times 10^4 {Nm}^{-2} at 303 K303 {~K} and 5.2×104Nm−25.2 \times 10^4 {Nm}^{-2} at 333 K333 {~K}. Calculate the mean latent heat of evaporation of benzene over this temperature range.
View answer and explanation
Correct option: A
31.1
Option A (31.1) is correct because it is the result of applying the Clausius-Clapeyron equation using the given vapor pressures and temperatures.
167 Easy
167 of 500
Analyzing +4 | -1
Choose the reaction with negative ΔS\Delta S value.
View answer and explanation
Correct option: C
2SO2( g)+O2( g)→2SO3( g)2 {SO}_{2({~g})}+{O}_{2({~g})} \rightarrow 2 {SO}_{3({~g})}
Option C (2SO2( g)+O2( g)→2SO3( g)2 {SO}_{2({~g})}+{O}_{2({~g})} \rightarrow 2 {SO}_{3({~g})}) is correct because the number of gaseous moles decreases in this reaction, leading to a decrease in entropy (negative ΔS\Delta S).
168 Medium
168 of 500
Analyzing +4 | -1
If the heat of formation of NO2\mathrm{NO}_2 is 'x\mathrm{x}'
[1/2 N2(g)+O2(g)→NO2(g)]\left[1 / 2 \mathrm{~N}_{2}(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{g}) \rightarrow \mathrm{NO}_{2}(\mathrm{g})\right] the heat of reaction
N2(g)+O2(g)→2NO(g)\mathrm{N}_{2}(\mathrm{g})+\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{g}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{NO}{(\mathrm{g})} is y\mathrm{y} and the heat of reaction
2NO(g)+O2(g)→2NO2(g)2 \mathrm{NO}{(\mathrm{g})}+\mathrm{O}_{2}(\mathrm{g}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{NO}_{2}(\mathrm{g}) is z\mathrm{z}, then
View answer and explanation
Correct option: C
2x−z=y2 \mathrm{x-z=y}
Option C (2x−z=y2x-z=y) is correct because it is derived by manipulating the given thermochemical equations and applying Hess's Law.
169 Easy
169 of 500
Understanding +4 | -1
HCl{HCl} (in 20 moles H2O{H}_2 {O}) +20 moles of H2O⟶HCl{H}_2 {O} \longrightarrow {HCl} (in 40 moles of water). ΔH\Delta {H} for the above process is called.
View answer and explanation
Correct option: A
Enthalpy of dilution
Option A is correct because adding more water to a solution is a dilution process, and the enthalpy change is called the enthalpy of dilution.
170 Easy
170 of 500
Understanding +4 | -1
During an adiabatic process:
View answer and explanation
Correct option: C
There is perfect heat insulation
Option C (There is perfect heat insulation) is correct because an adiabatic process is defined as one with no heat exchange with the surroundings.
171 Medium
171 of 500
Application +4 | -1
For the reaction CO(g)+12O2( g)⟶\mathrm{CO}(\mathrm{g})+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \longrightarrow CO2( g),ΔH\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g}), \Delta \mathrm{H} and ΔS\Delta \mathrm{S} are −283kJ-{2 8 3} \mathrm{kJ} and −87JK−1-87 \mathrm{JK}^{-1}, respectively. It was intended to carry out this reaction at 1000,1500,30001000,1500,3000 and 3500 K3500 \mathrm{~K}. At which of these temperatures would this reaction be thermodynamically spontaneous?
View answer and explanation
Correct option: C
1000,1500 and 3000 K3000 \mathrm{~K}
Option C (1000, 1500 and 3000 K) is correct because at these temperatures, the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG\Delta G) is negative, indicating a spontaneous reaction.
172 Medium
172 of 500
Understanding +4 | -1
If a closed system has adiabatic boundaries, then
at least one boundary must be
View answer and explanation
Correct option: C
Movable
Option C (Movable) is correct because if a closed system has adiabatic boundaries (no heat exchange), energy can only be exchanged through work, requiring at least one movable boundary.
173 Easy
173 of 500
Analyzing +4 | -1
For which of the process, ∆S is negative?
View answer and explanation
Correct option: C
N2(1 g  atom)→N2(8 g  atom){\mathrm{N}_2}\left( {1\,\mathrm{g}\,\,\mathrm{atom}} \right) \to {\mathrm{N}_2}\left( {8\,\mathrm{g}\,\,\mathrm{atom}} \right)
The correct answer is C. When a gas is compressed, its entropy decreases, leading to a negative change in entropy (∆S).
174 Easy
174 of 500
Application +4 | -1
Equal volume of two monoatomic gases, A and B, at same temperature and pressure are mixed. The ratio of specific heats (  CP/CV)(\;{C_P}/{C_V}) of the mixture will be:
View answer and explanation
Correct option: D
1.67
Option D (1.67) is correct because the ratio of specific heats for a monoatomic gas is always 5/3, which is approximately 1.67.
175 Easy
175 of 500
Understanding +4 | -1
∆H for transition of carbon in the diamond form to carbon in the graphite form, is – 453.5 cal. This suggests that :
View answer and explanation
Correct option: C
Graphite is more stable than diamond
The correct answer is that Graphite is more stable than diamond. A negative ∆H indicates that the conversion of diamond to graphite is exothermic, meaning graphite has lower energy and is therefore more stable.
176 Easy
176 of 500
Understanding +4 | -1
q=−w{q}=-{w} is not true for :
View answer and explanation
Correct option: B
Adiabatic process
Option B (Adiabatic process) is correct because in an adiabatic process, q = 0, so -w must also be 0, meaning w=0, which is not always true.
177 Medium
177 of 500
Analyzing +4 | -1
Given

(i) C+O2⟶CO2;ΔH∘=−xkJ\mathrm{C}+\mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2 ; \Delta \mathrm{H}^{\circ}=-\mathrm{x} \mathrm{kJ}

(ii) 2CO+O2⟶2CO2;ΔH∘=−ykJ2 \mathrm{CO}+\mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{CO}_2 ; \Delta \mathrm{H}^{\circ}=-\mathrm{y} \mathrm{kJ}

The enthalpy of formation of CO2\mathrm{CO}_2 will be
View answer and explanation
Correct option: C
(y−2x)2\frac{(y-2 x)}{2}
The correct answer is (y-2x)/2. The enthalpy of formation of CO is calculated using Hess's Law by manipulating the given equations.
178 Hard
178 of 500
Application +4 | -1
Molar heat capacity of CD2O\mathrm{CD}_2 \mathrm{O} (deuterated form of formaldehyde) vapour at constant pressure is vapour 14 cal/K−mol.14 \mathrm{~cal} / \mathrm{K}-\mathrm{mol}. The entropy change associated with the cooling of 3.2 g3.2 \mathrm{~g} of CD2O\mathrm{CD}_2 \mathrm{O} vapour from 1000 K1000 \mathrm{~K} to 900 K900 \mathrm{~K} at constant pressure is (assume ideal gas behaviour for CD2O)\mathrm{CD}_2 \mathrm{O}) [ln 0.9=−0.1]0.9=-0.1]
View answer and explanation
Correct option: B
−0.14 cal/K-0.14 \mathrm{~cal} / \mathrm{K}
Option B (−0.14 cal/K-0.14 \mathrm{~cal} / \mathrm{K}) is correct because the entropy change is calculated using the formula ΔS=n⋅CP,m⋅ln⁡T2T1\Delta S=n \cdot C_{P, m} \cdot \ln \frac{T_2}{T_1}, and since the temperature decreases, the entropy change is negative.
179 Medium
179 of 500
Application +4 | -1
The enthalpy of atomisation of CCl4{CCl}_4 is 450 kJ/mol450 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol} and enthalpy of atomisation of COCl2{COCl}_2 is 600 kJ/mol600 \, \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol}. The bond energy of C=O{C}={O} bond is
View answer and explanation
Correct option: B
375 kJ375 \mathrm{~kJ}
Option B (375 kJ) is correct because it accurately calculates the C=O bond energy by using the enthalpy of atomization for both CCl₄ and COCl₂.
180 Medium
180 of 500
Analyzing +4 | -1
Assertion : -Entropy of system always increases for a spontaneous reaction.
Reason :- Entropy of reaction always decreases for spontaneous reaction.
View answer and explanation
Correct option: C
If Assertion is True but the Reason is False
Option C is correct. The assertion that entropy of the system always increases for a spontaneous reaction is true, but the reason that entropy of the reaction always decreases for a spontaneous reaction is false.
Revision notes and key takeaways

Review THERMODYNAMICS in your textbook or class notes, then use this set to check your understanding.

Showing 151-180 of 500 questions

Your practice

0 / 500 answered · 500 remaining · 0% accuracy

Progress is stored on this device. Sign in to save to your account.

✓ Correct · ✗ Incorrect · ○ Unanswered

Practice settings

Type at least 2 characters or jump directly:
🔓

Save your learning progress

Sign in with a free account to save your practice answers and quiz results, then return to them when you revise.