JEE MainChemistryThermodynamicsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following lines correctly show the temperature dependence of equilibrium constant K, for an exothermic reaction? 

- AA and D
- BA and B
- CB and C
- DC and D
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Correct answer: B
- For the temperature dependence of equilibrium constant, we use the van’t Hoff equation:
For an exothermic reaction,
So,
This means:
- As temperature increases, decreases.
- Hence, also decreases with increase in .
- Therefore, the correct graphical trends for an exothermic reaction must show:
- decreasing with , or
- decreasing with according to the appropriate van’t Hoff form.
Using the integrated van’t Hoff equation:
Since , we get
So the slope of the graph of vs is positive.
Thus, the correct lines are:
- one showing decreases with
- one showing increases linearly with
These correspond to A and B.
- Hence the correct option is:
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