Calculate the standard Gibbs free-energy change, ΔG°, and predict the spontaneity of the following reaction at 298 K:

2A(g) + B(g) → 2D(g)

Given:

ΔU° = −10 kJ mol⁻¹
ΔS° = −44 J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹
R = 8.31 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹
1.  −0.6357 kJ mol⁻¹; spontaneous
2.  +0.6357 kJ mol⁻¹; non-spontaneous
3. - 1.635 kJ mol⁻¹; spontaneous
4. +1.635 kJ mol⁻¹; non-spontaneous

Subtopic:  Spontaneity & Entropy |
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Given below is an expression for the rate constant of a first order reaction occurring at a certain temperature, T(K).
\(\ln k = 14\cdot34 - \dfrac{1\cdot25 \times 10^4}{T}~\)
The energy of activation in kcal mol-1 for the reaction is :
(Given : k in \(s^{-1}, R = 1.987 ~\text{cal mol}^{-1} K^{-1})\)
1. 12.42
2. 18.63
3. 14.34 
4. 24.84
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Select the reagents that reduce nitriles to primary amines:
A. (i) LiAlH4;  (ii) H2O
B. Sn + HCl
C. H2/Ni
D. Na(Hg)/C2H5OH
E. Br2/aq. NaOH


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A, B and C only
2. A, D and E only
3. A, C and D only
4. B, D and E only
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The correct statement with regard to the secondary structure of DNA/RNA is :
1. DNA possesses a double strand helix structure and contains thymine as one of the four bases.
2. DNA possesses a single strand helix structure and contains uracil as one of the four bases. 
3. RNA possesses a double strand helix structure and contains uracil as one of the four bases.
4. RNA possesses a single strand helix structure and contains thymine as one of the four bases.
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During Lassaigne's test, the elements present in an organic compound are converted from:
1. ionic form to ionic form.
2. covalent form to ionic form.
3. ionic form to covalent form.
4. covalent form to covalent form.
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Mixture of chloroform and acetone forms a solution with negative deviation from Raoult's law due to :
1. stronger intermolecular forces between chloroform molecules than those between chloroform and acetone molecules.
2. formation of hydrogen bonding between acetone and chloroform.
3. repulsive forces.
4. increase in escaping tendency of molecules of each component. 
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In a test tube containing a salt, a few drops of dilute H₂SO₄ was added, which gave colourless vapours having the smell of vinegar. The vapours turned the blue litmus paper red.
Identify the correct anion from the following:
1. Carbonate, \(\mathrm{CO}_3^{2-}\)
2. Sulphide, \(S^{2-}\)
3. Acetate, \(CH_3COO^-\)
4. Sulphate, \(\mathrm{SO}_4^{2-}\)
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Identify the correct statement about ClF3 from the following options :
1.  It has T-shaped geometry with three lone pairs on Cl atom.
2. It has T-shaped geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom.
3. It has a trigonial pyramidal geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom.
4.  It has a planar trigonal geometry with two lone pairs on Cl atom. 
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Match List I with List II:
List-I (Complex) List-II (Types of isomerism) 
A. \([{Pr(NH_3)_2Cl_2}]\) I. Optical
B. \([Co(en)_3]^{3+}\) II. Solvate
C. \([Co(NH_3)_5NO_2]Cl_2\) III. Geometrical
D. \([Cr(H_2O)_6]Cl_3\) IV. Linkage

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
2. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
4. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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The number of chlorine atoms present in the organic products X and Y of the following reactions, respectively, are


1. 3 and 3
2. 6 and 6
3. 6 and 3
4. 3 and 6
Subtopic:  Aromatic Hydrocarbons - Benzene - Structure, Preparation & Chemical Reactions |
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