JEE MainChemistryThermodynamicsMCQ+4 / −1
In an irreversible process taking place at constant T and P and in which only pressure-volume work is being done, the change in Gibbs free energy (dG) and change in entropy (dS), satisfy the criteria :
- A(dS)V, E > 0, (dG)T, P < 0
- B(dS)V, E = 0, (dG)T, P = 0
- C(dS)V, E = 0, (dG)T, P > 0
- D(dS)V, E < 0, (dG)T, P < 0
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Correct answer: A
- Use the spontaneity criteria from thermodynamics
For an irreversible (spontaneous) process:
- At constant and , entropy of the system satisfies
- At constant and , Gibbs free energy satisfies
These are standard equilibrium criteria.
- Why these conditions apply
Since the question states:
- process is irreversible,
- takes place at constant and ,
- only pressure-volume work is done,
for a spontaneous change at constant temperature and pressure, with equality only at equilibrium.
Also, the corresponding entropy criterion is that for an isolated description at constant energy and volume, for a spontaneous irreversible process.
- Match with the options
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Option A: This is correct.
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Option B: This corresponds to equilibrium, not an irreversible spontaneous process.
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Option C: Not spontaneous.
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Option D: First condition is wrong for spontaneity.
- Final answer
Therefore, the correct option is:
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