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Thermodynamics

46 JEE Chemistry previous year questions on Thermodynamics — free to practice, unlock the correct answer & explanation with Premium.

Q1

Arrange the following in order of magnitude of work done by the system / on the system at constant temperature :
(a) wreversible  for expansion in infinite stage.
(b) wirreversible  for expansion in single stage.
(c) wreversible  for compression in infinite stage.
(d) Wirreversible  for compression in single stage.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

[JEE Main 2025, 2 Apr (Shift 2)]

a

a > b > c > d

b

d > c = a > b

c

c = a > d > b

d

a > c > b > d

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Q2

The combustion of benzene (L) givesCO2 (g) and H2O (L). Given that heat of combustion of benzene at constant volume is -3263.9 kJ/mol at 25°C, heat of combustion (in kJ/mol) of benzene at constant pressure will be: (R = 8.314JK-1 mol-1)

a

4152.6

b

452.46

c

3260

d

-3267.6

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Q3

Given :
ΔHsub [C (graphite) ]=710 kJ mol-1ΔC-HH=414 kJ mol-1ΔH-HH=436 kJ mol-1ΔC=CH=611 kJ mol-1
The ΔHf for CH2=CH2 is ________ kJmol-1 (nearest integer value)

[JEE Main 2025, 3 Apr (Shift 1)]

a

25

b

439

c

461

d

50

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Q4

Which of the following is not correct?

a

G is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction

b

G is positive for a spontaneous reaction

c

G is negative for a spontaneous reaction

d

G is zero for a reversible reaction

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Q5

Let us consider an endothermic reaction which is non-spontaneous at the freezing point of water. However, the reaction is spontaneous at boiling point of water. Choose the correct option

a

Both ΔH and ΔS are (+ve)

b

ΔH is (−ve) but ΔS is (+ve)

c

Both ΔH and ΔS are (–ve)

d

ΔH is (+ve) but ΔS is (–ve)

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Q6

Consider the given data:
(a) HCl(g)+10H2O(l)HCl.10H2O   ΔH=-69.01 kJ mol-1
(b) HCl(g)+40H2O(l)HCl.40H2O  ΔH=-72.79 kJ mol-1
Choose the correct statement :

[JEE Main 2025, 4 Apr (Shift 2)]

a

Dissolution of gas in water is an endothermic process

b

The heat of solution depends on the amount of solvent.

c

The heat of dilution for the HClHCl·10H2O to HCl.40H2O ) is 3.78 kJ mol-1.

d

The heat of formation of HCl solution is represented by both (a) and (b)

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Q7

If C (diamond) C (graphite)+X kJ mol-1
C( diamond )+O2(g)CO2(g)+YkJmol-1
C (graphite) +O2(g)CO2(g)+ZkJmol-1

at constant temperature. Then

[JEE Main 2025, 29 Jan (Shift 2)]

a

X = Y - Z

b

X = Y + Z

c

-X=Y+Z

d

X= -Y+Z

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Q8

By using relation
G=H -TS

Which of the following is incorrect for spontaneous reaction at a given temperature?

(Memory Based JEE Mains 23/01/2025 ,Shift -2)

a

H >0, S>0

b

H >0, S<0

c

H <0, S>0

d

H <0, S<0

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Q9

Energy supplied to 1 mole of monoatomic gas is 48 J and changes its temperature by 2°C. Find the work done by gas.

a

23 J

b

28 J

c

46 J

d

20 J

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Q10

Adiabatic constant of gas is 3/2. If volume of gas initially at 0oC is reduced to one-fourth of the original volume then new temperature is (memory based jee mains shift-1 23/01/2025)

a

0 K

b

273 K

c

546oC

d

546 K

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Q11

Energy supplied to 1 mole of monoatomic gas is 48 J and changes its temperature by 2°C. Find the work done by gas.

a

23 J

b

28 J

c

46 J

d

20 J

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Q12

Consider the following thermochemical reaction and choose the correct option

C( diamond)  C( graphite) + x KJC( diamond) + O2 CO2 + y KJC( graphite) + O2  CO2+ z KJ

29/Jan/25 Evening shift

a

x = y +z

b

x = y - z

c

x + y = z

d

x + y = -z

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Q13

A liquid when kept inside a thermally insulated closed vessel at 25 degree celsius was mechanically stirred from outside. What will be the correct option for the following thermodynamic parameters?

[JEE Main 2025, 22 Jan (Shift 1)]

a

U=0, q<0, w>0

b

U>0, q=0, w>0

c

U<0, q=0, w>0

d

U=0, q=0, w=0

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Q14

The correct statement amongst the following is

[JEE Main 2025, 7 Apr (Shift 2)]

a

The term 'standard state' implies that the temperature is 0°C

b

The standard state of pure gas is the pure gas at a pressure of 1 bar and temperature 273 K

c

ΔfH298θ is zero for O(g)

d

ΔfH500θ is zero for O2( g)

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Q15

Consider the following thermochemical reaction and choose the correct option

C( diamond)  C( graphite) + x KJC( diamond) + O2 CO2 + y KJC( graphite) + O2  CO2+ z KJ

29/Jan/25 Evening shift

a

x = y +z

b

x = y - z

c

x + y = z

d

x + y = -z

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Q16

If C (diamond) C (graphite)+X kJ mol-1
C( diamond )+O2(g)CO2(g)+YkJmol-1
C (graphite) +O2(g)CO2(g)+ZkJmol-1

at constant temperature. Then

a

X = Y - Z

b

X = Y + Z

c

-X=Y+Z

d

X= -Y+Z

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Q17

By using relation
G=H -TS

Which of the following is incorrect for spontaneous reaction at a given temperature?

(Memory Based JEE Mains 23/01/2025 ,Shift -2)

a

H >0, S>0

b

H >0, S<0

c

H <0, S>0

d

H <0, S<0

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Q18

Given ionisation enthalpy of element E(g) is 300 kJ / mol and electron gain enthalpy of A,B,C and D gases atoms are -320 kJ / mol,-340 kJ / mol ,-200 kJ / mol and -250 kJ / mol, then what will be the correct order of ionic nature of compounds?

a

EB > EA > ED > EC

b

EB > EA > EC > ED

c

EC > ED > EA > EB

d

EC > ED > EB > EA

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Q19

Let us consider an endothermic reaction which is non-spontaneous at the freezing point of water. However, the reaction is spontaneous at boiling point of water. Choose the correct option.

[JEE Main 2025, 24 Jan (Shift 1)]

a

Both ΔH and ΔS are (+ve)

b

ΔH is (−ve) but ΔS is (+ve)

c

Both ΔH and ΔS are (–ve)

d

ΔH is (+ve) but ΔS is (–ve)

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Q20

The correct statement amongst the following is

a

The term 'standard state' implies that the temperature is 0°C

b

The standard state of pure gas is the pure gas at a pressure of 1 bar and temperature 273 K

c

ΔfH298θ is zero for O(g)

d

ΔfH500θ is zero for O2( g)

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Q21

S(g)+32O2(g)SO3(g)+2xkcal SO2(g)+12O2(g)SO3(g)+ykcal

The heat of formation of SO2(g) is given by

a

x+y kcal

b

2x+y kcal

c

y-2x kcal

d

2xy kcal

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Q22

Let us consider a reversible reaction at temperature, T .
In this reaction, both ΔH and ΔS were observed to have positive values. If the equilibrium temperature is Te , then the reaction becomes spontaneous at

[JEE Main 2025, 4 Apr (Shift 1)]

a

T = Te

b

Te > T

c

T > Te

d

Te = 5T

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Q23

The standard Gibbs energy G° for the following reaction is A(s) + B+2(aq)  A+2(aq) + B(s), Kc = 1012 at (Kc = equilibrium constant)

a

-150 kJ/mol

b

-96.80 kJ/mol

c

-68.47 kJ/mol

d

-100 kJ/mol

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Q24

Given ionisation enthalpy of element E(g) is 300 kJ / mol and electron gain enthalpy of A,B,C and D gases atoms are -320 kJ / mol,-340 kJ / mol ,-200 kJ / mol and -250 kJ / mol, then what will be the correct order of ionic nature of compounds?

a

EB > EA > ED > EC

b

EB > EA > EC > ED

c

EC > ED > EA > EB

d

EC > ED > EB > EA

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Q25

A sample of n-octane (1.14 g) was completely burnt in excess of oxygen in a bomb calorimeter, whose heat capacity is 5 kJ K-1. As a result of combustion reaction, the temperature of the calorimeter is increased by 5 K . The magnitude of the heat of combustion of octane at constant volume is _____ kJmol-1 (nearest integer).

a

25

b

250

c

2500

d

500

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Q26

The standard Gibbs energy G° for the following reaction is A(s) + B+2(aq)  A+2(aq) + B(s), Kc = 1012 at (Kc = equilibrium constant)

a

-150 kJ/mol

b

-96.80 kJ/mol

c

-68.47 kJ/mol

d

-100 kJ/mol

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Q27

Let us consider a reversible reaction at temperature, T .
In this reaction, both ΔH and ΔS were observed to have positive values. If the equilibrium temperature is Te , then the reaction becomes spontaneous at

[JEE Main 2025, 4 Apr (Shift 1)]

a

T = Te

b

Te > T

c

T > Te

d

Te = 5T

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Q28

The formation enthalpies, ΔHf for H(g) and O(g) are 220.0 and 250.0 kJ mol-1, respectively, at 298.15 K , and ΔHf for H2O(g)is -242.0 kJ mol-1 at the same temperature. The average bond enthalpy of the O-H bond in water at 298.15 K is _______ kJ mol-1 (nearest integer)

[JEE Main 2025, 28 Jan (Shift 1)]

a

466

b

233

c

345

d

412

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Q29

In a closed insulated container, a liquid is stirred with a paddle to increase the temperature, which of the following is true?

a

w = 0, E = q0

b

E = w  0,   q=0

c

E = w = 0,   q0

d

E =0, w =q0

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Q30

A liquid when kept inside a thermally insulated closed vessel at 25 degree celsius was mechanically stirred from outside. What will be the correct option for the following thermodynamic parameters?

[JEE Main 2025, 22 Jan (Shift 1)]

a

U=0, q<0, w>0

b

U>0, q=0, w>0

c

U<0, q=0, w>0

d

U=0, q=0, w=0

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Q31

If C (diamond) C (graphite)+X kJ mol-1
C( diamond )+O2(g)CO2(g)+YkJmol-1
C (graphite) +O2(g)CO2(g)+ZkJmol-1

at constant temperature. Then

a

X = Y - Z

b

X = Y + Z

c

-X=Y+Z

d

X= -Y+Z

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Q32

500 J of energy is transferred as heat to 0.5 mol of Argon gas at 298 K and 1.00 atm . The final temperature and the change in internal energy respectively are
(Given : R=8.3JK-1mol-1)

[JEE Main 2025, 29 Jan (Shift 1)]

a

378 K and 300 J

b

348 K and 300 J

c

368 K and 500 J

d

378 K and 500 J

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Q33

By using relation
G=H -TS

Which of the following is incorrect for spontaneous reaction at a given temperature?

(Memory Based JEE Mains 23/01/2025 ,Shift -2)

a

H >0, S>0

b

H >0, S<0

c

H <0, S>0

d

H <0, S<0

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Q34

Consider the given data:
(a) HCl(g)+10H2O(l)HCl.10H2O   ΔH=-69.01 kJ mol-1
(b) HCl(g)+40H2O(l)HCl.40H2O  ΔH=-72.79 kJ mol-1
Choose the correct statement :

[JEE Main 2025, 4 Apr (Shift 2)]

a

Dissolution of gas in water is an endothermic process

b

The heat of solution depends on the amount of solvent.

c

The heat of dilution for the HClHCl·10H2O to HCl.40H2O ) is 3.78 kJ mol-1.

d

The heat of formation of HCl solution is represented by both (a) and (b)

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Q35

One mole of an ideal gas expands isothermally and reversibly from 10dm3 to 20dm3 at 300 K. ΔU, q and work done in the process respectively are :
Given : R=8.3JK-1mol-1
In 10=2.3
log2=0.30
log3=0.48

[JEE Main 2025, 4 Apr (Shift 1)]

a

0, 21.84 kJ, -1.26 kJ

b

0, -17.18 kJ, 1.718 J

c

0, 21.84 kJ, 21.84 kJ

d

0, 1.718 kJ, -1.718 kJ

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Q36

The combustion of benzene (L) givesCO2 (g) and H2O (L). Given that heat of combustion of benzene at constant volume is -3263.9 kJ/mol at 25°C, heat of combustion (in kJ/mol) of benzene at constant pressure will be: (R = 8.314JK-1 mol-1)

a

4152.6

b

452.46

c

3260

d

-3267.6

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Q37

One mole of an ideal gas expands isothermally and reversibly from 10dm3 to 20dm3 at 300 K. ΔU, q and work done in the process respectively are :
Given : R=8.3JK-1mol-1
In 10=2.3
log2=0.30
log3=0.48

[JEE Main 2025, 4 Apr (Shift 1)]

a

0, 21.84 kJ, -1.26 kJ

b

0, -17.18 kJ, 1.718 J

c

0, 21.84 kJ, 21.84 kJ

d

0, 1.718 kJ, -1.718 kJ

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Q38

For an ideal monoatomic gas undergoing an isobaric process, the ratio of QU is (memory based jee mains shift-1 24/01/2025)

a

5/3

b

7/5

c

4/3

d

5/4

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Q39

Arrange the following in order of magnitude of work done by the system / on the system at constant temperature :
(a) wreversible  for expansion in infinite stage.
(b) wirreversible  for expansion in single stage.
(c) wreversible  for compression in infinite stage.
(d) Wirreversible  for compression in single stage.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

[JEE Main 2025, 2 Apr (Shift 2)]

a

a > b > c > d

b

d > c = a > b

c

c = a > d > b

d

a > c > b > d

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Q40

Combustion of 1 mole of benzene is expressed at
C6H6(l)+152O2(g)6CO2(g)+3H2O(l)

The standard enthalpy of combustion of 2 mol of benzene is x''kJ.
x=__________

Given :
1. Standard Enthalpy of formation of 1 mol of C6H6(l) , for the reaction 6C(graphite) +3H2(g)C6H6(l) is 48.5 kJ/mol
2. Standard Enthalpy of formation of 1 mol of CO2(g), for the reaction C(graphite)+O2(g)CO2(g) is -393.5 kJ/mol
3. Standard and Enthalpy of formation of 1 mol of H2O(l) , for the reaction H2(g)+12O2(g)H2O(l) -286 kJ/mol

[JEE Main 2024, 5 Apr (Shift 2)]

a

3268

b

6535

c

2535

d

6438

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Q41

S(g)+32O2(g)SO3(g)+2xkcal SO2(g)+12O2(g)SO3(g)+ykcal

The heat of formation of SO2(g) is given by

a

x+y kcal

b

2x+y kcal

c

y-2x kcal

d

2xy kcal

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Q42

Consider the following data :
Heat of formation of CO2(g)=-393.5kJmol-1
Heat of formation of H2O(l)=-286.0kJmol-1
Heat of combustion of benzene =-3267.0kJmol-1
The heat of formation of benzene is ______ kJmol-1.
(Nearest integer)

[JEE MAINS 2025, 20 Feb, Shift-1]

a

48

b

50

c

810

d

3219

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Q43

Identify the correct option regarding extensive and intensive property (memory based jee mains shift-2 22/01/2025)

a

Mass, volume, conductivity - Intensive

b

Mass, temperature, heat, volume - Extensive

c

Mass, volume, internal energy - Extensive

d

Density, temperature, moles, internal energy - Intensive

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Q44

In the process, pressure of gas is directly proportional to temperature then choose correct option (MEMORY based jee mains shift-1 24/01/2025)

A: Process is isochoric

B: Work done in process is zero

C: Internal energy increases with increase in temperature

a

A and B are correct

b

A and C are correct

c

A ,B and C are correct

d

B and C are correct

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Q45

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)

Assertion (A) : Enthalpy of neutralisation of strong monobasic acid with strong monoacidic base is always -57 kJ/mol.

Reason (R) : Enthalpy of neutralisation is the amount of heat liberated when one mole of H+ ions furnished by acid combine with one mole of OH- ions furnished by base to form one mole of water.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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a

(A) is true but (R) is false

b

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

c

(A) is false but (R) is true

d

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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Q46

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)

Assertion (A) : Enthalpy of neutralisation of strong monobasic acid with strong monoacidic base is always -57 kJ/mol.

Reason (R) : Enthalpy of neutralisation is the amount of heat liberated when one mole of H+ ions furnished by acid combine with one mole of OH- ions furnished by base to form one mole of water.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

[JEE Main 2024, 05 Apr (Shift 1)]

a

(A) is true but (R) is false

b

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

c

(A) is false but (R) is true

d

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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