Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry 1 Question 40

43. Benzene and naphthalene form an ideal solution at room temperature. For this process, the true statement(s) is (are)

(2013 Adv.)

(a) ΔG is positive

(b) ΔSsystem  is positive

(c) ΔSsurroundings =0

(d) ΔH=0

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Solution:

  1. PLAN When an ideal solution is formed process is spontaneous thus According to Raoult’s law, for an ideal solution

From the relation

ΔH=0,ΔVmin=0

ΔG=ΔHTΔS

Since,

ΔH=0

ΔG= ve

i.e. less than zero. and ΔSsurroundings =0

Therefore, ΔSsys =+ ve

i.e. more than zero.