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JEE Chemistry 2024 Question with Solution

When ΔHvap=30kJ/mol\Delta H_{\text{vap}} = 30 \, \text{kJ/mol} and ΔSvap=75J mol1K1\Delta S_{\text{vap}} = 75 \, \text{J mol}^{-1}\text{K}^{-1}, then the temperature of vapor, at 1atmosphere1 \, \text{atmosphere}, is:

Answer

Correct answer:400

Step-by-step solution

Standard Method

Given: ΔHvap=30kJ/mol\Delta H_{\text{vap}} = 30 \, \text{kJ/mol} and ΔSvap=75J mol1K1\Delta S_{\text{vap}} = 75 \, \text{J mol}^{-1}\text{K}^{-1}.

Find: The temperature of vaporization at 1atmosphere1 \, \text{atmosphere}.

At equilibrium for vaporization:

ΔG=ΔHTΔS=0\Delta G = \Delta H - T\Delta S = 0

So,

T=ΔHvapΔSvapT = \frac{\Delta H_{\text{vap}}}{\Delta S_{\text{vap}}}

Convert enthalpy into joules:

30kJ/mol=30000J/mol30 \, \text{kJ/mol} = 30000 \, \text{J/mol}

Substitute the values:

T=3000075=400KT = \frac{30000}{75} = 400 \, \text{K}

Therefore, the temperature of vaporization is 400K400 \, \text{K}.

Direct Equilibrium Relation

Given: ΔHvap=30kJ/mol\Delta H_{\text{vap}} = 30 \, \text{kJ/mol} and ΔSvap=75J mol1K1\Delta S_{\text{vap}} = 75 \, \text{J mol}^{-1}\text{K}^{-1}.

Find: The vaporization temperature.

At the boiling point, liquid and vapour are in equilibrium, so ΔG=0\Delta G = 0. Hence the direct relation is:

T=ΔHΔST = \frac{\Delta H}{\Delta S}

Using ΔH=30×103J/mol\Delta H = 30 \times 10^3 \, \text{J/mol},

T=30×10375=400KT = \frac{30 \times 10^3}{75} = 400 \, \text{K}

Therefore, the correct numerical answer is 400.

Common mistakes

  • Using ΔHvap=30kJ/mol\Delta H_{\text{vap}} = 30 \, \text{kJ/mol} directly with ΔSvap\Delta S_{\text{vap}} in joules is incorrect because the units are inconsistent. Convert enthalpy to 30000J/mol30000 \, \text{J/mol} before substitution.

  • Forgetting that at the boiling point or vaporization equilibrium, ΔG=0\Delta G = 0 leads to using the wrong thermodynamic relation. First apply the equilibrium condition, then use T=ΔHΔST = \frac{\Delta H}{\Delta S}.

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