Thermodynamics

2020 Q151 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The process that is NOT endothermic in nature is :
A.
Ar(g) + e- $ \to $ Ar-(g)
B.
H(g) + e- $ \to $ H-(g)
C.
Na(g) $ \to $ Na+(g) + e-
D.
O-(g) + e- $ \to $ O2-(g)
2020 Q152 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For one mole of an ideal gas, which of these statements must be true?
(a) U and H each depends only on temperature
(b) Compressibility factor z is not equal to 1
(c) CP, m – CV, m = R
(d) dU = CVdT for any process
A.
(a), (c) and (d)
B.
(a) and (c)
C.
(c) and (d)
D.
(b), (c) and (d)
2020 Q153 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The true statement amongst the following is :
A.
S is a function of temperature but $\Delta $S is not a function of temperature.
B.
Both S and $\Delta $S are not functions of temperature.
C.
Both $\Delta $S and S are functions of temperature.
D.
S is not a function of temperature but $\Delta $S is a function of temperature.
2020 Q154 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If enthalpy of atomisation for Br2(1) is x kJ/mol and bond enthalpy for Br2 is y kJ/mol, the relation between them :
A.
does not exist
B.
is x < y
C.
is x > y
D.
is x = y
2020 Q155 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
For a dimerization reaction,
2A(g) $ \to $ A2(g)
at 298 K, $\Delta $Uo = –20 kJ mol–1, $\Delta $So = –30 JK–1 mol–1,
then the $\Delta $Go will be _____ J.
2020 Q156 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The heat of combustion of ethanol into carbon dioxide and water is – 327 kcal at constant pressure. The heat evolved (in cal) at constant volume and 27oC (if all gases behave ideally) is (R = 2 cal mol–1 K–1) ________.
2020 Q157 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The internal energy change (in J) When 90 g of water undergoes complete evaporation at 100oC is ____________.

(Given : $\Delta $Hvap for water at 373 K = 41 kJ/mol,
R = 8.314 JK–1 mol–1)
2020 Q158 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
At constant volume, 4 mol of an ideal gas when heated from 300 K to 500K changes its internal energy by 5000 J. The molar heat capacity at constant volume is _______.
2020 Q159 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The magnitude of work done by a gas that undergoes a reversible expansion along the path ABC shown in the figure is _______. JEE Main 2020 (Online) 8th January Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 159 English
2020 Q160 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The standard heat of formation $\left( {{\Delta _f}H_{298}^0} \right)$ of ethane (in kj/mol), if the heat of combustion of ethane, hydrogen and graphite are - 1560, -393.5 and -286 Kj/mol, respectively is :
2020 Q161 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
For the reaction :

A($l$) $ \to $ 2B(g)

$\Delta U = 2.1\,kcal,\,\Delta S = 20\,cal\,{K^{ - 1}}$ at 300 K

Hence $\Delta $G in kcal is :
2019 Q162 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
An ideal gas is allowed to expand form 1 L to 10 L against a constant external pressure of I bar. The work done in kJ is :
A.
+10.0
B.
–0.9
C.
– 2.0
D.
– 9.0
2019 Q163 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Enthalpy of sublimation of iodine is 24 cal g–1 at 200 oC. If specific heat of I2(s) and l2 (vap) are 0.055 and 0.031 cal g–1K –1 respectively, then enthalpy of sublimation of iodine at 250 oC in cal g–1 is :
A.
2.85
B.
22.8
C.
11.4
D.
5.7
2019 Q164 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The difference between $\Delta $H and $\Delta $U ($\Delta $H – $\Delta $U), when the combustion of one mole of heptane(l) is carried out at a temperature T, is equal to :
A.
– 4 RT
B.
3 RT
C.
– 3 RT
D.
4 RT
2019 Q165 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A process will be spontaneous at all temperatures if :
A.
$\Delta $H < 0 and $\Delta $S > 0
B.
$\Delta $H < 0 and $\Delta $S < 0
C.
$\Delta $H > 0 and $\Delta $S < 0
D.
$\Delta $H > 0 and $\Delta $S > 0
2019 Q166 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
During compression of a spring the work done is 10kJ and 2kJ escaped to the surroundings as heat. The change in internal energy, $\Delta $U(inkJ) is :
A.
- 12
B.
8
C.
- 8
D.
12
2019 Q167 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Among the following, the set of parameters that represents path function, is :
(A) q + w
(B) q
(C) w
(D) H–TS
A.
(B) and (C)
B.
(A) and (D)
C.
(B), (C) and (D)
D.
(A), (B) and (C)
2019 Q168 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
5 moles of an ideal gas at 100 K are allowed to undergo reversible compression till its temperature becomes 200 K. If CV = 28 JK–1mol–1, calculate $\Delta $U and $\Delta $pV for this process. (R = 8.0 JK–1 mol–1]
A.
$\Delta $U = 14 kJ; $\Delta $(pV) = 4 kJ
B.
$\Delta $U = 2.8 kJ; $\Delta $(pV) = 0.8 kJ
C.
$\Delta $U = 14 kJ; $\Delta $(pV) = 18 kJ
D.
$\Delta $U = 14 kJ; $\Delta $(pV) = 0.8 kJ
2019 Q169 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which one of the following equations does not correctly represent the first law of thermodynamics for the given processes involving an ideal gas? (Assume non-expansion work is zero)
A.
Adiabatic process : $\Delta $U= – w
B.
Cyclic process : q = –w
C.
Isochoric process : $\Delta $U= q
D.
Isothermal process : q = – w
2019 Q170 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For silver, Cp(J K–1 mol–1) = 23 +0.01 T. If the temperature (T) of 3 moles of silver is raised from 300 K to 1000 K at 1 atm pressure, the value of $\Delta H$ will be close to :
A.
62 KJ
B.
16 KJ
C.
13 KJ
D.
21 KJ
2019 Q171 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Given

(i)  C (graphite) + O2(g) $ \to $ CO2(g); $\Delta $rH$^\Theta $ = x kJ mol$-$1

(ii)  C(graphite) + ${1 \over 2}$O2(g) $ \to $ CO(g); $\Delta $rH$^\Theta $ = y kJ mol$-$1

(iii)  CO(g) + ${1 \over 2}$ O2(g) $ \to $ CO2(g); $\Delta $rH$^\Theta $ = z kJ mol$-$1

Based on the above thermochemical equations, find out which one of the following algebraic relationships is correct?
A.
z = x + y
B.
x = y + z
C.
x = y – z
D.
y = 2z – x
2019 Q172 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The combination of plots which does not represent isothermal expansion of an ideal gas is –

JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 172 English
A.
A and D
B.
B and D
C.
B and C
D.
A and C
2019 Q173 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For diatomic ideal gas in a closed system, which of the following plots does not correctly describe the relation between various thermodynamic quantities?
A.
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 173 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 173 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 173 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 173 English Option 4
2019 Q174 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The reaction, MgO(s) + C(s) $ \to $ Mg(s) + CO(g), for which $\Delta $rHo + 491.1 kJ mol–1 and $\Delta $rSo = 198.0 JK–1 mol–1, is not feasible at 298 K. Temperature above which reaciton will be feasible is :
A.
2480.3 K
B.
2040.5 K
C.
2380.5 K
D.
1890.0 K
2019 Q175 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the equilibrium,
2H2O $\rightleftharpoons$ H3O+ + OH$-$, the value of $\Delta $Go at 298 K is approximately :
A.
$-$ 80 kJ mol–1
B.
100 kJ mol$-$1
C.
$-$ 100 kJ mol$-$1
D.
80 kJ mol–1
2019 Q176 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The standard reaction Gibbs energy for a chemical reaction at an absolute temperature T is given by $\Delta $rGo = A – BT

Where A and B are non-zero constants. Which of the following is TRUE about this reaction?
A.
Exothermic if B < 0
B.
Endothermic if A > 0
C.
Exothermic if A > 0 and B < 0
D.
Endothermic if A < 0 and B > 0
2019 Q177 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the chemical reaction X $\rightleftharpoons$ Y, the standard reaction Gibbs energy depends on temperature T (in K) as $\Delta $rGo (in kJ mol–1) = 120 $ - {3 \over 8}$ T.

The major component of the reaction mixture at T is :
A.
Y if T = 300 K
B.
Y if T = 280 K
C.
X if T = 350 K
D.
X if T = 315 K
2019 Q178 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Two blocks of the same metal having same mass and at temperature T1 and T2, respectively, are brought in contact with each other and allowed to attain thermal equilibrium at constant pressure. The change in entropy, $\Delta $S, for this process is :
A.
2Cp In $\left[ {{{{{\left( {{T_1} + {T_2}} \right)}^{{1 \over 2}}}} \over {{T_1}{T_2}}}} \right]$
B.
2Cp In $\left[ {{{\left( {{T_1} + {T_2}} \right)} \over {2{T_1}{T_2}}}} \right]$
C.
Cp In $\left[ {{{{{\left( {{T_1} + {T_2}} \right)}^2}} \over {4{T_1}{T_2}}}} \right]$
D.
2Cp In $\left[ {{{\left( {{T_1} + {T_2}} \right)} \over {4{T_1}{T_2}}}} \right]$
2019 Q179 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The process with negative entropy change is :
A.
Dissociation of CaSO4 (s) to CaO(s) and SO3(g)
B.
Dissolution of iodine in water
C.
Synthesis of ammonia from N2 and H2
D.
Sublimation of dry ice
2019 Q180 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
An ideal gas undergoes isothermal compression from 5m3 to 1 m3 against a constant external pressure of 4 Nm–2. Heat released in this process is used to increase the temperature of 1 mole of Al. If molar heat capacity of Al is 24 J mol–1 K–1, the temperature of Al increases by :
A.
${2 \over 3}K$
B.
${3 \over 2}K$
C.
1 K
D.
2 K
2019 Q181 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A process has $\Delta $H = 200 J mol–1 and $\Delta $S = 40 JK–1 mol–1. Out of the values given below, choose the minimum temperature above which the process will be spontaneous :
A.
4 K
B.
20 K
C.
5 K
D.
12 K
2019 Q182 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The entropy change associated with the conversion of 1 kg of ice at 273 K to water vapours at 383 K is :

(Specific heat of water liquid and water vapour are 4.2 kJ K$-$1 kg$-$1 and 2.0 kJ K$-$1 kg$-$1; heat of liquid fusion and vapourisation of water are 334 kJ$-$1 and 2491 kJ kg$-$1, respectively). (log 273 = 2.436, log 373 = 2.572, log 383 = 2.583)
A.
7.90 kJ kg$-$1 K$-$1
B.
2.64 kJ kg$-$1 K$-$1
C.
8.49 kJ kg$-$1 K$-$1
D.
9.26 kJ kg$-$1 K$-$1
2019 Q183 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Consider the reversible isothermal expansion of an ideal gas in a closed system at two different temperatures T1 and T2 (T1 < T2). The correct graphical depiction of the dependence of work done (w) on the final volume (V) is :
A.
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 183 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 183 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 183 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 183 English Option 4
2018 Q184 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For which of the following processes, $\Delta $S is negative ?
A.
H2(g) $ \to $ 2H(g)
B.
N2(g, 1 atm) $ \to $ N2(g, 5 atm)
C.
C(diamond) $ \to $ C(graphite)
D.
N2(g, 273 K) $ \to $ N2(g, 300 K)
2018 Q185 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
At 320 K, a gas A2 is 20% dissociated to A(g). The standard free energy change at 320 K and 1 atm in J mol-1 is approximately : (R = 8.314 JK-1 mol-1; ln2 = 0.693; ln 3 = 1.098)
A.
4763
B.
2068
C.
1844
D.
4281
2018 Q186 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following lines correctly show the temperature dependence of equilibrium constant K, for an exothermic reaction? JEE Main 2018 (Offline) Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 202 English
A.
A and D
B.
A and B
C.
B and C
D.
C and D
2018 Q187 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The combustion of benzene(l) gives CO2(g) and H2O(l). Given that heat of combustion of benzene at constant volume is –3263.9 kJ mol–1 at 25oC; heat of combustion (in kJ mol–1) of benzene at constant pressure will be :
(R = 8.314 JK–1 mol–1)
A.
–3267.6
B.
4152.6
C.
–452.46
D.
3260
2018 Q188 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Given

(i)   2Fe2O3(s) $ \to $ 4Fe(s) + 3O2(g);

$\Delta $rGo = + 1487.0 kJ mol-1

(ii)   2CO(g) + O2(g) $ \to $ 2CO2(g);

$\Delta $rGo = $-$ 514.4 kJ mol-1

Free energy change, $\Delta $rGo for the reaction

2Fe2O3(s) + 6CO(g) $ \to $ 4Fe(s) + 6CO2(g) will be :
A.
$-$ 112.4 kJ mol-1
B.
$-$ 56.2 kJ mol-1
C.
$-$ 168.2 kJ mol-1
D.
$-$ 208.0 kJ mol-1
2018 Q189 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
$\Delta $fGo at 500 K for substance 'S' in liquid state and gaseous state are +100.7 kcl mol-1 and +103 kcal mol-1, respectively. Vapour pressure of liquid 'S' at 500 K is approximately equal to : ( R = 2 cal K-1 mol-1 )
A.
0.1 atm
B.
1 atm
C.
10 atm
D.
100 atm
2018 Q190 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
An ideal gas undergoes a cyclic process as shown in Figure.

JEE Main 2018 (Online) 15th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 196 English
$\Delta $UBC = $-$5 kJ mol-1, qAB = $2$ kJ mol-1, WAB = $-$5 kJ mol-1, WCA = 3 kJ mol-1. Heat absorbed by the system during process $CA$ is :
A.
$-$5 kJ mol-1
B.
+5 kJ mol-1
C.
18 kJ mol-1
D.
$-$18 kJ mol-1
2018 Q191 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For which of the following reactions, $\Delta $H is equal to $\Delta $U?
A.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) $ \to $ 2NH3(g)
B.
2HI(g) $ \to $ H2(g) + I2(g)
C.
2NO2(g) $ \to $ N2O4(g)
D.
2SO2(g) + O2(g) $ \to $ 2SO3(g)
2017 Q192 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A gas undergoes change from state A to state B. In this process, the heat absorbed and work done by the gas is 5 J and 8 J, respectively. Now gas is brought back to A by another process during which 3 J of heat is evolved. In this reverse process of B to A :
A.
10 J of the work will be done by the gas.
B.
6 J of the work will be done by the gas.
C.
10 J of the work will be done by the surrounding on gas.
D.
6 J of the work will be done by the surrounding on gas.
2017 Q193 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
An ideal gas undergoes isothermal expansion at constant pressure. During the process :
A.
enthalpy increases but entropy decreases.
B.
enthalpy remains constant but entropy increases.
C.
enthalpy decreases but entropy increases.
D.
Both enthalpy and entropy remain constant.
2017 Q194 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The enthalpy change on freezing of 1 mol of water at 5oC to ice at −5oC is :

(Given $\Delta $fusH = 6 kJ mol$-$1 at 0oC,
Cp(H2O, $\ell $ = 75.3J mol$-$1 K$-$1)
Cp(H2O s) =36.8 J mol$-$1 K$-$1)
A.
5.44 kJ mol$-$1
B.
5.81 kJ mol$-$1
C.
6.56 kJ mol$-$1
D.
6.00 kJ mol$-$1
2017 Q195 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For a reaction, A(g) $ \to $ A($\ell $); $\Delta $H= $-$ 3RT.
The correct statement for the reaction is :
A.
$\Delta $H = $\Delta $U $ \ne $ O
B.
$\Delta $H = $\Delta $U = O
C.
$\left| {} \right.$$\Delta $H$\left| {} \right.$ < $\left| {} \right.$$\Delta $U$\left| {} \right.$
D.
$\left| {} \right.$$\Delta $H$\left| {} \right.$ > $\left| {} \right.$$\Delta $U$\left| {} \right.$
2017 Q196 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
$\Delta $U is equal to :
A.
Isobaric work
B.
Adiabatic work
C.
Isothermal work
D.
Isochoric work
2017 Q197 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Given, ${C_{(graphite)}} + {O_2} \to C{O_2}(g)$;

${\Delta _r}{H^o}$ = - 393.5 kJ mol-1

${{\rm H}_2}(g)$ + ${1 \over 2}{O_2}(g)$$\to {{\rm H}_2}{\rm O}(l)$

${\Delta _r}{H^o}$ = - 285.8 kJ mol-1

$C{O_2}(g)$ + $2{{\rm H}_2}{\rm O}(l) \to$ $C{H_4}(g)$ + $2{O_2}(g)$

${\Delta _r}{H^o}$ = + 890.3 kJ mol-1

Based on the above thermochemical equations, the value of ${\Delta _r}{H^o}$ at 298 K for the reaction

${C_{(graphite)}}$ + $2{{\rm H}_2}(g) \to$ $C{H_4}(g)$ will be :
A.
+144.0 kJ mol–1
B.
– 74.8 kJ mol–1
C.
-144.0 kJ mol–1
D.
+ 74.8 kJ mol–1
2016 Q198 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
If 100 mole of H2O2 decompose at 1 bar and 300 K, the work done (kJ) by one mole of O2(g) as it expands against 1 bar pressure is :

2H2O2(l)    $\rightleftharpoons$    2H2O(l) + O2(g)

(R = 8.3 J K $-$1 mol$-$1)
A.
62.25
B.
124.50
C.
249.00
D.
498.00
2016 Q199 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The plot shows the variation of −$ln$ Kp versus temperature for the two reactions.

M(s) + ${1 \over 2}$ O2(g) $ \to $ MO(s) and

C(s) + ${1 \over 2}$ O2(g) $ \to $ CO(s)

JEE Main 2016 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Thermodynamics Question 185 English
Identify the correct statement :
A.
At T > 1200 K, carbon will reduce MO(s) to M(s).
B.
At T < 1200 K, the reaction

MO(s) + C(s) $ \to $ M(s) + CO(g) is spontaneous.
C.
At T < 1200 K, oxidation of carbon is unfavourable
D.
Oxidation of carbon is favourable at all temperatures.
2016 Q200 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A reaction at 1 bar is non-spontaneous at low temperature but becomes spontaneous at high temperature. Identify the correct statement about the reaction among the following :
A.
Both $\Delta $H and $\Delta $S are negative.
B.
Both $\Delta $H and $\Delta $S are positive.
C.
$\Delta $H is positive while $\Delta $S is negative.
D.
$\Delta $H is negative while $\Delta $S is positive.