A reaction occurs spontaneously if:

1. T∆S > ∆H and ∆H is +ve and ∆S are –ve

2. T∆S = ∆H and both ∆H and ∆S are +ve

3. T∆S < ∆H and both ∆H and ∆S are +ve

4. T∆S > ∆H and both ∆H and ∆S are +ve

The absolute enthalpy of neutralisation of the reaction: MgO(s) +2HCl(aq) → MgCl₂(aq)+H₂O(l) will be:

1. 57.33 kJ mol^–1

2. –57.33 kJ mol^–1

3. Greater than –57.33 kJ mol^–1

4. Less than –57.33 kJ mol^–1

Which of the following pairs of chemical reactions is certain to result in a spontaneous reaction:

1. Endothermic and decreasing disorder

2. Exothermic and increasing disorder

3. Endothermic and increasing disorder

4. Exothermic and decreasing disorder

Identify the correct statement regarding entropy:

One mole of an ideal gas at 300 K is expanded isothermally from an initial volume of 1 litre to 10 litres. The ∆E for this process is:
(R = 2 cal. $mo{l}^{-1}{K}^{-1}$)
1. 1381.1 cal.
2. Zero
3. 163.7 cal.
4. 9 lit. atm

If the bond energies of H–H, Br – Br, and H –Br are 433, 192, and 364 kJ mol^–1 respectively, the ∆Hº for the reaction H₂(g) + Br₂(g) → 2HBr(g) will be:

1. +103 kJ

2. +261kJ

3. –103 kJ

4. –261 kJ 

Which of the following statements are true for a cyclic process?

1.  a, b
2.  b, c
3.  c, d
4.  a, d

If a system is expanded under adiabatic process, then:

1.  Temperature increases
2.  ∆E decreases
3.  ∆E increases
4.  None of the above

Which of the following is true for a reaction in which all the reactants & products are liquids:
1.  ∆H = ∆E
2.  ∆H = ∆W
3.  ∆H > ∆E
4.  None of the above

Considering entropy (S) as a thermodynamic parameter, the criterion for the spontaneity of any process is:

1. ${\mathrm{\Delta S}}_{\mathrm{system }}-{\mathrm{\Delta S}}_{\mathrm{surrounding }}>0$

2. ${\mathrm{\Delta S}}_{\mathrm{system }}>0\mathrm{ only }$

3. ${\mathrm{\Delta S}}_{\mathrm{surroundings }}>\mathrm{0}$ $\mathrm{only}$

4. ${\mathrm{\Delta S}}_{\mathrm{system }}+{\mathrm{\Delta S}}_{\mathrm{surrounding }}>0$