Match the statements given in column 1 with corresponding characteristics given in column II and choose the correct option:

Column -I Column -II
A. Entropy of vaporization 1. Decreases
B. K for a spontaneous process 2. Is always positive
C. Crystalline solid state 3. Lowest entropy
D. \(\Delta U\) in an adiabatic expansion of ideal gas 4. \(\Delta H_{vap} \over T_b\)


Codes:

Options: A B C D
1. 2,4 2 3 1
2. 1 2 3 4
3. 1 4,3 3 2
4. 4 3 3,1 2

Subtopic:  Spontaneity & Entropy | Gibbs Energy Change |
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Select the correct option based on statements given below:
Assertion (A): Combustion of all organic compounds is an exothermic reaction.
Reason (R): The enthalpies of all elements in their standard state are zero.
   
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Thermochemistry |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Select the correct option based on statements below:
Assertion (A):  Spontaneous process is an irreversible process and may be reversed by some external agency.
Reason (R):  A decrease in enthalpy is a contributing factor to spontaneity.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Spontaneity & Entropy |
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Level 2: 60%+
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Select the correct option based on statements below:
Assertion (A):  A liquid crystallizes into a solid and is accompanied by a decrease in entropy.
Reason (R):  In crystals, molecules organize in an ordered manner.
 
1.  Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
Subtopic:  Spontaneity & Entropy |
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Thermodynamics is not concerned about which of the following?

1. Energy changes involved in a chemical reaction.
2. The extent to which a chemical reaction proceeds.
3. The rate at which a reaction proceeds.
4. The feasibility of a chemical reaction.
Subtopic:  Thermodynamics' Properties and process |
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Which among the following statements about open, closed, and isolated systems is correct?

1. The presence of reacting species in a covered beaker represents an open system.
2. In a closed system, there is an exchange of both energy and matter between the system and its surroundings.
3. A system containing reactants in a closed vessel made of copper is an example of a closed system.
4. A system containing reactants in a thermos flask or any other closed, insulated vessel is an example of a closed system.

Subtopic:  Thermodynamics' Properties and process |
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What happens to the specific heat of a gas when its volume is reduced to half of its initial value?

1. Reduce to half 2. Be Doubled
3. Remain constant 4. Increase four times
Subtopic:  Classification of System, Extensive & Intensive Properties |
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During the complete combustion of one mole of butane, 2658 kJ of heat is released. The thermochemical reaction for this change is:

1. 2C4H10(g)+13O2(g)→8CO2(g)+10H2O(l);
∆cH=-2658.0kJmol-1
2. C4H10(g)+132O2(g)→4CO2(g)+5H2O(l);
∆cH=-1329.0kJmol-1
3. C4H10(g)+132O2(g)→4CO2(g)+5H2O(l);
∆cH=-2658.0kJmol-1
4. C4H10(g)+132O2(g)→4CO2(g)+5H2O(l);
∆cH=+2658.0kJmol-1
Subtopic:  Enthalpy & Internal energy |
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The standard internal energy change of formation, ΔfU°, of CH₄(g) at a certain temperature is –393 kJ mol⁻¹.
Find the value of the standard enthalpy of formation (ΔfH°).

1. Zero
2. Less than ΔfU°
3. Greater than ΔfU°
4. Equal to ΔfU°
Subtopic:  Enthalpy & Internal energy |
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Calculate the correct values of heat transfer (q), change in temperature (ΔT), and work done (W) for the free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic conditions.
1.  q = 0, ΔT ≠ 0, W = 0
2.  q ≠ 0, ΔT = 0, W = 0
3.  q = 0, ΔT = 0, W = 0
4.  q = 0, ΔT = 0, W ≠ 0

Subtopic:  Thermodynamics' Properties and process |
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