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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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A

2.7 k cal

B

– 2.7 k cal

C

9.3 k cal

D

– 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.

A

∆H < 0 and ∆S = 0

B

∆H > 0 and ∆S < 0

C

∆H < 0 and ∆S > 0

D

∆H < 0 and ∆S < 0

Solution

∆G = ∆H − T∆S Spontaneous at all temperature ∆H < 0,∆S > 0

A

dlnG dT2 = ∆Hυ RT2

B

dlnP dT = −∆Hυ RT

C

dlnP dT2 = −∆Hυ T2

D

dlnP dT = ∆Hυ RT2

Solution

P = Ke−∆H RT⁄ ln P =lnK − ∆H RT d dTlnP = ∆Hυ RT2 ∴ dlnP dT = ∆Hυ RT2

A

1136.25 J

B

–500 J

C

–505 J

D

+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

A

5 litre

B

10 litre

C

4 litre

D

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

A

T < 425 K

B

T > 425 K

C

All temperatures

D

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

A

800 kJ mol – 1

B

100 kJ mol – 1

C

200 kJ mol – 1

D

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.

A

Li < Be < B < C < O < N < F < Ne

B

Li < Be < B < C < N < O < F < Ne

C

Li < B < Be < C < O < N < F < Ne

D

Li < B < Be < C < N < O < F < Ne

Solution

Fact 10 SPACE FOR ROUGH WORK

A

lysine

B

valine

C

leucine

D

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.

A

q = 0, ∆ T = 0 and w = 0

B

q = 0, ∆ T < 0 and w > 0

C

q < 0, ∆ T = 0 and w = 0

D

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.

A

C P + C V = R

B

C P − C V = R

C

C P = RC V

D

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.

A

∆ U = 0, ∆ S total = 0

B

∆ U ≠ 0, ∆ S total ≠ 0

C

∆ U = 0, ∆ S total ≠ 0

D

∆ 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.

A

(Image option — will be added soon) (1)

B

(Image option — will be added soon) (2)

C

(Image option — will be added soon) (3)

D

(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

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

B

A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

C

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

D

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

A

5(g) 3(g) 2(g)PCl PCl Cl +

B

2(g) 2(g) (g)H I 2HI+

C

(g) 2 (g) 2(g) 2(g)CO H O CO H++

D

(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

A and C

B

A, B and D

C

A, C and D

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.

A

0 calorie

B

–413.14 calories

C

413.14 calories

D

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

A

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.

B

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.

C

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.

D

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

A

(1)

B

(2)

C

(3)

D

(4)

Solution

From equations (1), (2), (3) we get equation (4). Applying (3) − (1) − (2):

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