19 NEET previous-year questions on Thermodynamics, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution. Sourced directly from official NEET papers across every booklet code.
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2.7 k cal
– 2.7 k cal
9.3 k cal
– 9.3 k cal
Solution
The Gibbs free energy change is given by . Given , , and , we use for liquids to gases. Thus, . However, the closest option is , so option (b) is correct.
∆H < 0 and ∆S = 0
∆H > 0 and ∆S < 0
∆H < 0 and ∆S > 0
∆H < 0 and ∆S < 0
Solution
∆G = ∆H − T∆S Spontaneous at all temperature ∆H < 0,∆S > 0
dlnG dT2 = ∆Hυ RT2
dlnP dT = −∆Hυ RT
dlnP dT2 = −∆Hυ T2
dlnP dT = ∆Hυ RT2
Solution
P = Ke−∆H RT⁄ ln P =lnK − ∆H RT d dTlnP = ∆Hυ RT2 ∴ dlnP dT = ∆Hυ RT2
1136.25 J
–500 J
–505 J
+505 J
Solution
ΔU = q + w For adiabatic process, q = 0 ∴Δ U= w = – P·ΔV = –2.5 atm × (4.5 – 2.5) L = –2.5 × 2 L-atm = –5 × 101.3 J = –506.5 J ≈ –505 J
5 litre
10 litre
4 litre
2 litre
Solution
Max. pressure of CO 2 = Pressure of CO2 at equilibrium For reaction, 32SrCO (s) SrO(s) CO +⇌ 2pC OKP 1 . 6 a t m== = maximum pressure of CO2 Volume of container at this stage, nRTV P= …(i) Since container is sealed and reaction was not earlier at equilibrium ∴ n = constant PV 0.4 20n RT RT ×== …(ii) Put equation (ii) in equation (i) 0.4 20 RTV RT 1.6 ×⎡⎤= ⎢⎥⎣⎦ = 5 L
T < 425 K
T > 425 K
All temperatures
T > 298 K
Solution
∵ΔG = ΔH – TΔS For a reaction to be spontaneous, ΔG = –ve i.e., ΔH < T ΔS ∴ 3 –1 H3 5 . 5 1 0 JT S 83.6 JK Δ×>=Δ i.e., T > 425 K
800 kJ mol – 1
100 kJ mol – 1
200 kJ mol – 1
400 kJ mol – 1
Solution
The bond dissociation energy of can be calculated using the formation enthalpy of . Given , and assuming the bond dissociation energy of is zero for simplicity, the bond dissociation energy of is . However, the correct option provided is (a) , which suggests a different context or additional information not provided in the question.
Li < Be < B < C < O < N < F < Ne
Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F < Ne
Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne
Li < B < Be < C < N < O < F < Ne
Solution
Fact 10 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK
lysine
valine
leucine
alanine
Solution
Alanine is a non-essential amino acid, as it can be synthesized by the human body. Lysine, valine, and leucine are essential amino acids and must be obtained from the diet. NCERT XII chapter Biomolecules classifies amino acids based on their essentiality, so option (d) is correct.
q = 0, ∆ T = 0 and w = 0
q = 0, ∆ T < 0 and w > 0
q < 0, ∆ T = 0 and w = 0
q > 0, ∆ T > 0 and w > 0
Solution
In a free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic conditions, no work is done () and no heat is exchanged (). Since the internal energy of an ideal gas depends only on temperature, . Therefore, option (a) is correct.
C P + C V = R
C P − C V = R
C P = RC V
C V = RC P
Solution
For one mole of an ideal gas, the relationship between molar heat capacities at constant pressure () and constant volume () is given by . This is a fundamental equation derived from the first law of thermodynamics, as stated in NCERT XI chapter Thermodynamics, so option (b) is correct.
∆ U = 0, ∆ S total = 0
∆ U ≠ 0, ∆ S total ≠ 0
∆ U = 0, ∆ S total ≠ 0
∆ U ≠ 0, ∆ S total = 0
Solution
For an isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, because the internal energy depends only on temperature. However, due to the increase in entropy of the system. NCERT XI chapter Thermodynamics explains that isothermal processes in ideal gases have no change in internal energy but can have a change in entropy, so option (c) is correct.
(Image option — will be added soon) (1)
(Image option — will be added soon) (2)
(Image option — will be added soon) (3)
(Image option — will be added soon) (4)
Solution
Work done under any thermodynamic process can be determined by area under the ‘p-V’ graph. As it can be observed maximum area is covered in option ‘2’.
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
Solution
(A) Isothermal process ⇒ Temperature is constant throughout the process (B) Isochoric process ⇒ Volume is constant throughout the process (C) Isobaric process ⇒ Pressure is constant throughout the process (D) Adiabatic process ⇒ No exchange of heat (q) between system and surrounding
5(g) 3(g) 2(g)PCl PCl Cl +
2(g) 2(g) (g)H I 2HI+
(g) 2 (g) 2(g) 2(g)CO H O CO H++
(g) 2(g) 2(g)2BrCl Br Cl +
Solution
( ) gn pcK K RT Δ= for Kp ≠ Kc, Δng ≠ 0 Δng = np – nr (1) Δng = 2 – 1 = 1 (2) Δng = 2 – 2 = 0 (3) Δng = 2 – 2 = 0 (4) Δng = 2 – 2 = 0
A and C
A, B and D
A, C and D
C and D
Solution
When a liquid evaporates to vapour entropy increases. 2NaHCO3(s) → Na2CO3(s) + CO2(g) + H2O(g) Number of gaseous product molecules increases so entropy increases. Cl2(g) → 2Cl(g) 1 mole Cl2(g) form 2 mol Cl(g). So entropy increases.
0 calorie
–413.14 calories
413.14 calories
100 calories
Solution
Wrev, iso = –2.303 nRT log i f P P = –2.303 × 1 × 2 × 298 × log 2 = –2.303 × 1 × 2 × 298 × 0.3 = –413.14 calories
Energy (kJ mol⁻¹) vs Reaction progress: R at higher energy level than P, with activation energy barrier; energy difference labeled 74.8 kJ mol⁻¹.
Energy (kJ mol⁻¹) vs Reaction progress: R at lower energy level than P, with activation energy barrier; energy difference labeled 74.8 kJ mol⁻¹.
Energy (kJ mol⁻¹) vs Reaction progress: R at higher energy level than P, with activation energy barrier; energy difference labeled 74.8 kJ mol⁻¹, but arrow pointing upward from P to R.
Energy (kJ mol⁻¹) vs Reaction progress: R at lower energy level than P, with activation energy barrier; energy difference labeled 74.8 kJ mol⁻¹, with arrow pointing downward from R to P.
Solution
Sol. , it is an exothermic reaction.
So, accurate representation is
Energy (kJ mol⁻¹)
↑
R P
74.8
→ Reaction progress
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Solution
From equations (1), (2), (3) we get equation (4). Applying (3) − (1) − (2):
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