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EasyMCQ
Which of the following statements is false?
A
The greater the concentration of the substances involved in a reaction,the lower the speed of the reaction.
B
The point of dynamic equilibrium is reached when the reaction rate in one direction just balances the reaction rate in the opposite direction.
C
The dissociation of a weak electrolyte is a reversible reaction.
D
The presence of free ions facilitates chemical changes.

Solution

(A) According to the law of mass action,the rate of a chemical reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of the reactants. Therefore,as the concentration of the substances involved in a reaction increases,the speed of the reaction increases. Thus,statement $(A)$ is false.
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DifficultMCQ
$28 \, g$ of $N_2$ and $6 \, g$ of $H_2$ were kept at $400 \, ^oC$ in a $1 \, L$ vessel. The equilibrium mixture contained $27.54 \, g$ of $NH_3$. The approximate value of $K_c$ for the reaction $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$ is (in $L^2 \, mol^{-2}$):
A
$75$
B
$50$
C
$25$
D
$100$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$
Initial moles: $n(N_2) = \frac{28 \, g}{28 \, g/mol} = 1 \, mol$,$n(H_2) = \frac{6 \, g}{2 \, g/mol} = 3 \, mol$,$n(NH_3) = 0 \, mol$
Equilibrium moles of $NH_3 = \frac{27.54 \, g}{17 \, g/mol} = 1.62 \, mol$
According to stoichiometry,$2 \, mol$ of $NH_3$ are formed from $1 \, mol$ of $N_2$ and $3 \, mol$ of $H_2$.
So,$1.62 \, mol$ of $NH_3$ are formed from $0.81 \, mol$ of $N_2$ and $2.43 \, mol$ of $H_2$.
Equilibrium moles: $n(N_2) = 1 - 0.81 = 0.19 \, mol$,$n(H_2) = 3 - 2.43 = 0.57 \, mol$,$n(NH_3) = 1.62 \, mol$
Since the volume is $1 \, L$,concentration $[X] = n(X) \, mol/L$.
$K_c = \frac{[NH_3]^2}{[N_2][H_2]^3} = \frac{(1.62)^2}{(0.19)(0.57)^3} \approx \frac{2.6244}{0.19 \times 0.185} \approx \frac{2.6244}{0.03515} \approx 74.66 \approx 75$.
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MediumMCQ
In the reaction $A + 2B \rightleftharpoons 2C$,if $2$ moles of $A$,$3.0$ moles of $B$ and $2.0$ moles of $C$ are placed in a $2.0 \ L$ flask and the equilibrium concentration of $C$ is $0.5 \ mol/L$. The equilibrium constant $K_c$ for the reaction is:
A
$0.073$
B
$0.147$
C
$0.05$
D
$0.026$

Solution

(C) The reaction is $A + 2B \rightleftharpoons 2C$.
Initial moles: $A = 2$,$B = 3$,$C = 2$.
Initial concentrations $(V = 2.0 \ L)$: $[A]_0 = 1 \ M$,$[B]_0 = 1.5 \ M$,$[C]_0 = 1 \ M$.
At equilibrium,$[C] = 0.5 \ M$.
Change in concentration of $C = 0.5 - 1 = -0.5 \ M$.
Since $2$ moles of $C$ are formed from $1$ mole of $A$ and $2$ moles of $B$,the change in $[A] = +0.25 \ M$ and $[B] = +0.5 \ M$.
Equilibrium concentrations: $[A] = 1 + 0.25 = 1.25 \ M$,$[B] = 1.5 + 0.5 = 2.0 \ M$,$[C] = 0.5 \ M$.
$K_c = \frac{[C]^2}{[A][B]^2} = \frac{(0.5)^2}{(1.25)(2.0)^2} = \frac{0.25}{1.25 \times 4} = \frac{0.25}{5} = 0.05$.
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MediumMCQ
At a certain temperature,$2HI \rightleftharpoons H_2 + I_2$. If only $50\%$ of $HI$ is dissociated at equilibrium,the equilibrium constant $(K_c)$ is:
A
$0.25$
B
$1$
C
$3$
D
$0.5$

Solution

(A) The chemical equation is: $2HI \rightleftharpoons H_2 + I_2$
Let the initial concentration of $HI$ be $1 \ M$ and $H_2$ and $I_2$ be $0 \ M$.
At equilibrium,$50\%$ of $HI$ is dissociated,so the amount of $HI$ remaining is $1 - 0.5 = 0.5 \ M$.
According to the stoichiometry,$2 \ moles$ of $HI$ produce $1 \ mole$ of $H_2$ and $1 \ mole$ of $I_2$.
Therefore,the concentration of $H_2$ formed is $0.5 / 2 = 0.25 \ M$ and $I_2$ formed is $0.25 \ M$.
The equilibrium constant $K_c$ is given by:
$K_c = \frac{[H_2][I_2]}{[HI]^2} = \frac{0.25 \times 0.25}{(0.5)^2} = \frac{0.0625}{0.25} = 0.25$.
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MediumMCQ
$A$ $1 \, M$ solution of glucose reaches dissociation equilibrium according to the equation $C_6H_{12}O_6 \rightleftharpoons 6HCHO$. What is the concentration of $HCHO$ at equilibrium if the equilibrium constant $K_c$ for the formation of glucose from formaldehyde is $6 \times 10^{22}$?
A
$1.6 \times 10^{-8} \, M$
B
$3.2 \times 10^{-6} \, M$
C
$3.2 \times 10^{-4} \, M$
D
$1.6 \times 10^{-4} \, M$

Solution

(D) The given reaction is $C_6H_{12}O_6 \rightleftharpoons 6HCHO$.
The formation reaction is $6HCHO \rightleftharpoons C_6H_{12}O_6$ with $K_1 = 6 \times 10^{22}$.
The dissociation reaction is the reverse,so $K_2 = \frac{1}{K_1} = \frac{1}{6 \times 10^{22}}$.
For the reaction $C_6H_{12}O_6 \rightleftharpoons 6HCHO$,the equilibrium constant $K = (K_2)^{1/6} = (\frac{1}{6 \times 10^{22}})^{1/6} \approx 1.6 \times 10^{-4}$.
Since the initial concentration of glucose is $1 \, M$,at equilibrium $[C_6H_{12}O_6] \approx 1 \, M$.
Thus,$[HCHO]^6 = K \times [C_6H_{12}O_6] = 1.6 \times 10^{-4} \times 1$.
$[HCHO] = (1.6 \times 10^{-4})^{1/6} \approx 0.26 \, M$.
Note: Given the options,the question implies calculating the equilibrium constant for the dissociation step directly as $K = (6 \times 10^{22})^{-1/6} \approx 1.6 \times 10^{-4}$.
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MediumMCQ
$56 \, g$ of nitrogen and $8 \, g$ of hydrogen gas are heated in a closed vessel. At equilibrium,$34 \, g$ of ammonia are present. The equilibrium number of moles of nitrogen,hydrogen,and ammonia are respectively:
A
$1, 2, 2$
B
$2, 2, 1$
C
$1, 1, 2$
D
$2, 1, 2$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$
Initial moles: $n(N_2) = \frac{56 \, g}{28 \, g/mol} = 2 \, mol$,$n(H_2) = \frac{8 \, g}{2 \, g/mol} = 4 \, mol$,$n(NH_3) = 0 \, mol$.
At equilibrium,$34 \, g$ of $NH_3$ is present,which is $n(NH_3) = \frac{34 \, g}{17 \, g/mol} = 2 \, mol$.
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction,$2 \, mol$ of $NH_3$ are produced from $1 \, mol$ of $N_2$ and $3 \, mol$ of $H_2$.
Equilibrium moles of $N_2 = 2 \, mol - 1 \, mol = 1 \, mol$.
Equilibrium moles of $H_2 = 4 \, mol - 3 \, mol = 1 \, mol$.
Equilibrium moles of $NH_3 = 2 \, mol$.
Thus,the moles are $1, 1, 2$.
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MediumMCQ
The reaction,$2SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2SO_{3(g)}$ is carried out in a $1 \ dm^3$ vessel and $2 \ dm^3$ vessel separately. The ratio of the reaction velocities will be
A
$1:8$
B
$1:4$
C
$4:1$
D
$8:1$

Solution

(D) The rate of reaction is given by the rate law expression: $R = k[SO_2]^2[O_2]$.
Assuming $1 \ mol$ of each reactant is present in both vessels:
For the $1 \ dm^3$ vessel,the concentration is $1 \ mol/dm^3$. Thus,$R_1 = k(1)^2(1) = k$.
For the $2 \ dm^3$ vessel,the concentration is $0.5 \ mol/dm^3$. Thus,$R_2 = k(0.5)^2(0.5) = k(0.25)(0.5) = 0.125k = \frac{k}{8}$.
The ratio of reaction velocities $R_1 : R_2 = k : \frac{k}{8} = 8 : 1$.
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DifficultMCQ
Calculate the partial pressure of carbon monoxide from the following:
$CO_{2(g)} + C_{(s)} \rightleftharpoons 2CO_{(g)}$ ; $K_{p1} = 2$
$CaCO_{3(s)} \rightleftharpoons CaO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}$ ; $K_{p2} = 8 \times 10^{-2}$
A
$0.2$
B
$0.4$
C
$1.6$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The reaction for the decomposition of calcium carbonate is:
$CaCO_{3(s)} \rightleftharpoons CaO_{(s)} + CO_{2(g)}$ ; $K_{p2} = pCO_2 = 8 \times 10^{-2}$
The reaction for the formation of carbon monoxide is:
$CO_{2(g)} + C_{(s)} \rightleftharpoons 2CO_{(g)}$ ; $K_{p1} = \frac{(pCO)^2}{pCO_2} = 2$
Substituting the value of $pCO_2$ from the first equation into the second:
$(pCO)^2 = K_{p1} \times pCO_2$
$(pCO)^2 = 2 \times (8 \times 10^{-2}) = 16 \times 10^{-2}$
$pCO = \sqrt{16 \times 10^{-2}} = 4 \times 10^{-1} = 0.4$
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MediumMCQ
$0.6 \ mol$ of $NH_3$ in a reaction vessel of $2 \ dm^3$ capacity was brought to equilibrium. The vessel was then found to contain $0.15 \ mol$ of $H_2$ formed by the reaction $2NH_{3(g)} \rightleftharpoons N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)}$. Which of the following statements is true?
A
$0.15 \ mol$ of the original $NH_3$ had dissociated at equilibrium
B
$0.55 \ mol$ of ammonia is left in the vessel
C
At equilibrium the vessel contained $0.45 \ mol$ of $N_2$
D
The concentration of $NH_3$ at equilibrium is $0.25 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$

Solution

(D) The reaction is $2NH_{3(g)} \rightleftharpoons N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)}$.
Initially: $0.6 \ mol$ of $NH_3$,$0 \ mol$ of $N_2$,$0 \ mol$ of $H_2$.
At equilibrium: $NH_3 = 0.6 - 2x$,$N_2 = x$,$H_2 = 3x$.
Given $3x = 0.15 \ mol$,so $x = 0.05 \ mol$.
Amount of $NH_3$ at equilibrium $= 0.6 - 2(0.05) = 0.5 \ mol$.
Concentration of $NH_3$ at equilibrium $= \frac{0.5 \ mol}{2 \ dm^3} = 0.25 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$.
Thus,the correct statement is that the concentration of $NH_3$ at equilibrium is $0.25 \ mol \ dm^{-3}$.
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DifficultMCQ
$5 \ \text{moles}$ of $SO_2$ and $5 \ \text{moles}$ of $O_2$ are allowed to react to form $SO_3$ in a closed vessel. At the equilibrium stage,$60\%$ of $SO_2$ is used up. The total number of moles of $SO_2$,$O_2$,and $SO_3$ in the vessel now is:
A
$10$
B
$8.5$
C
$10.5$
D
$3.9$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is:
$SO_2(g) + \frac{1}{2} O_2(g) \leftrightarrow SO_3(g)$
Initial moles:
$SO_2 = 5 \ \text{mol}$,$O_2 = 5 \ \text{mol}$,$SO_3 = 0 \ \text{mol}$
At equilibrium,$60\%$ of $SO_2$ is consumed:
Amount of $SO_2$ reacted $= 5 \times 0.6 = 3 \ \text{mol}$
Remaining $SO_2 = 5 - 3 = 2 \ \text{mol}$
According to the stoichiometry,$1 \ \text{mol}$ of $SO_2$ reacts with $0.5 \ \text{mol}$ of $O_2$ to produce $1 \ \text{mol}$ of $SO_3$.
Amount of $O_2$ reacted $= 3 \times 0.5 = 1.5 \ \text{mol}$
Remaining $O_2 = 5 - 1.5 = 3.5 \ \text{mol}$
Amount of $SO_3$ formed $= 3 \ \text{mol}$
Total moles at equilibrium $= 2 + 3.5 + 3 = 8.5 \ \text{mol}$.
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DifficultMCQ
$CH_3COOH_{(l)} + C_2H_5OH_{(l)} \rightleftharpoons CH_3COOC_2H_{5_{(l)}} + H_2O_{(l)}$. In the above reaction,one mole of each of acetic acid and alcohol are heated in the presence of a little conc. $H_2SO_4$. On equilibrium being attained:
A
$1$ mole of ethyl acetate is formed
B
$2$ mole of ethyl acetate are formed
C
$1/2$ mole of ethyl acetate is formed
D
$2/3$ mole of ethyl acetate is formed

Solution

(D) The reaction is an esterification reaction: $CH_3COOH + C_2H_5OH \rightleftharpoons CH_3COOC_2H_5 + H_2O$.
For this reaction,the equilibrium constant $K_c$ is $4$.
Let $x$ be the number of moles of ethyl acetate formed at equilibrium.
Initial moles: $1$ mole of acid,$1$ mole of alcohol,$0$ mole of ester,$0$ mole of water.
At equilibrium: $(1-x)$ moles of acid,$(1-x)$ moles of alcohol,$x$ moles of ester,$x$ moles of water.
$K_c = \frac{[CH_3COOC_2H_5][H_2O]}{[CH_3COOH][C_2H_5OH]} = \frac{x \times x}{(1-x)(1-x)} = 4$.
Taking the square root on both sides: $\frac{x}{1-x} = 2$.
$x = 2 - 2x \implies 3x = 2 \implies x = 2/3$.
Thus,$2/3$ mole of ethyl acetate is formed.
12
EasyMCQ
Which of the following statements regarding a chemical equilibrium is wrong?
A
An equilibrium can be shifted by altering the temperature or pressure
B
An equilibrium is dynamic
C
The same state of equilibrium is reached whether one starts with the reactants or the products
D
The forward reaction is favoured by the addition of a catalyst

Solution

(D) catalyst increases the rate of both the forward and backward reactions to the same extent.
It helps the system reach the state of equilibrium faster but does not shift the position of the equilibrium or favor one direction over the other.
Therefore,the statement that the forward reaction is favoured by the addition of a catalyst is incorrect.
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DifficultMCQ
Ammonia under a pressure of $15 \ atm$ at $27 \ ^{\circ}C$ is heated to $347 \ ^{\circ}C$ in a closed vessel in the presence of a catalyst. Under these conditions,$NH_3$ is partially decomposed according to the equation,$2NH_3 \rightleftharpoons N_2 + 3H_2$. The vessel is such that the volume remains constant,and the pressure increases to $50 \ atm$. Calculate the percentage of $NH_3$ actually decomposed.
A
$65$
B
$61.3$
C
$62.5$
D
$64$

Solution

(B) The reaction is $2NH_3 \rightleftharpoons N_2 + 3H_2$.
Initial moles: $a$,$0$,$0$.
Moles at equilibrium: $(a - 2x)$,$x$,$3x$.
Total moles at equilibrium: $(a - 2x) + x + 3x = a + 2x$.
Initial pressure of $a$ moles of $NH_3$ at $27 \ ^{\circ}C$ $(300 \ K)$ is $15 \ atm$.
Let $p$ be the pressure of $a$ moles of $NH_3$ at $347 \ ^{\circ}C$ $(620 \ K)$.
Using $\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2}$ (at constant volume),$\frac{15}{300} = \frac{p}{620}$,which gives $p = 31 \ atm$.
Since $P \propto n$ at constant $V$ and $T$,the initial pressure $P_i = 31 \ atm$ corresponds to $a$ moles.
The final pressure $P_f = 50 \ atm$ corresponds to $(a + 2x)$ moles.
Therefore,$\frac{a + 2x}{a} = \frac{50}{31}$.
$1 + \frac{2x}{a} = \frac{50}{31} \implies \frac{2x}{a} = \frac{50}{31} - 1 = \frac{19}{31}$.
Percentage of $NH_3$ decomposed $= \frac{2x}{a} \times 100 = \frac{19}{31} \times 100 \approx 61.29 \% \approx 61.3 \%$.
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MediumMCQ
For the reaction $2SO_3 \rightleftharpoons 2SO_2 + O_2$,if $K_c = 100$ and the degree of dissociation $\alpha = 1$,determine the concentration of $O_2$ when the concentration of $SO_3$ is equal to the concentration of $SO_2$.
A
$0.001 \ M$
B
$0.5 \ [SO_2]$
C
$2 \ [SO_2]$
D
Data is insufficient

Solution

(D) The equilibrium constant expression for the reaction is $K_c = \frac{[SO_2]^2 [O_2]}{[SO_3]^2}$.
Given that $[SO_3] = [SO_2]$,the expression simplifies to $K_c = \frac{[SO_2]^2 [O_2]}{[SO_2]^2} = [O_2]$.
Since $K_c = 100$,it follows that $[O_2] = 100 \ M$.
However,the initial concentrations of the reactants are not provided in the problem statement.
Without the initial concentration or the total volume of the system,the absolute concentration of $O_2$ cannot be determined.
Therefore,the data provided is insufficient to calculate a specific numerical value for the concentration.
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MediumMCQ
For the reaction $N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3$,what is the relationship between $\Delta H$ and $\Delta E$?
A
$\Delta E - RT$
B
$\Delta E - 2RT$
C
$\Delta E + RT$
D
$\Delta E + 2RT$

Solution

(B) The relationship between enthalpy change $(\Delta H)$ and internal energy change $(\Delta E)$ is given by the equation: $\Delta H = \Delta E + \Delta n_g RT$.
For the reaction $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$,the change in the number of gaseous moles is $\Delta n_g = n_p - n_r = 2 - (1 + 3) = 2 - 4 = -2$.
Substituting this value into the equation,we get: $\Delta H = \Delta E + (-2)RT = \Delta E - 2RT$.
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MediumMCQ
The equilibrium constant of a reaction at $298 \ K$ is $5 \times 10^{-3}$ and at $1000 \ K$ is $2 \times 10^{-5}$. What is the sign of $\Delta H$ for the reaction?
A
$\Delta H = 0$
B
$\Delta H$ is negative
C
$\Delta H$ is positive
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The Van't Hoff equation relates the equilibrium constant $(K)$ to temperature $(T)$: $\ln(\frac{K_2}{K_1}) = \frac{-\Delta H}{R} (\frac{1}{T_2} - \frac{1}{T_1})$.
Given $T_2 > T_1$ $(1000 \ K > 298 \ K)$ and $K_2 < K_1$ $(2 \times 10^{-5} < 5 \times 10^{-3})$,the ratio $\frac{K_2}{K_1}$ is less than $1$,making $\ln(\frac{K_2}{K_1})$ negative.
Since $(\frac{1}{T_2} - \frac{1}{T_1})$ is negative,the equation implies that $\Delta H$ must be negative for the equality to hold.
Therefore,the reaction is exothermic,and $\Delta H < 0$.
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EasyMCQ
The distribution law is applied for the distribution of a solute between which of the following pairs of solvents?
A
Water and ethyl alcohol
B
Water and sulphuric acid
C
Water and amyl alcohol
D
Water and liquor ammonia

Solution

(C) The Nernst distribution law (or partition law) states that a solute distributes itself between two immiscible solvents in a constant ratio of concentrations at a constant temperature.
$(i)$ The two solvents must be mutually immiscible (or sparingly miscible).
$(ii)$ The temperature must remain constant.
$(iii)$ The solute must exist in the same molecular state in both solvents.
$(iv)$ The solution must be dilute.
Among the given options,water and amyl alcohol are mutually immiscible,making them a suitable pair for the application of the distribution law. Therefore,the correct answer is $C$.
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MediumMCQ
Which of the following oxides of nitrogen is the most stable?
A
$2NO_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons N_{2(g)} + 2O_{2(g)}$; $K = 6.7 \times 10^{16}$
B
$2NO_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons N_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)}$; $K = 2.2 \times 10^{30}$
C
$2N_2O_{5(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2N_{2(g)} + 5O_{2(g)}$; $K = 1.2 \times 10^{34}$
D
$2N_2O_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2N_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)}$; $K = 3.5 \times 10^{33}$

Solution

(A) The stability of a compound is inversely proportional to the equilibrium constant $(K)$ of its decomposition reaction.
$A$ lower value of $K$ indicates that the equilibrium lies far to the left,meaning the compound has a lower tendency to decompose into its elements.
Comparing the given equilibrium constants:
$K(NO_2) = 6.7 \times 10^{16}$
$K(NO) = 2.2 \times 10^{30}$
$K(N_2O_5) = 1.2 \times 10^{34}$
$K(N_2O) = 3.5 \times 10^{33}$
Since $NO_2$ has the smallest equilibrium constant value,it is the most stable oxide among the given options.
Therefore,option $A$ is the correct answer.
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MediumMCQ
Which one of the following statements is correct for a reversible reaction? $A$ catalyst
A
Increases the rate of forward reaction
B
Decreases the rate of forward reaction
C
Increases the rate of backward and forward reactions
D
Alters the equilibrium constant of the reaction

Solution

(C) In a reversible reaction,a catalyst provides an alternate pathway with lower activation energy for both the forward and backward reactions.
As a result,it increases the rate of both the forward and backward reactions equally.
It does not change the equilibrium constant of the reaction.
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MediumMCQ
Identify the incorrect statement.
A
An octadecapeptide contains $18$ amino acid residues and $17$ peptide bonds.
B
Addition of an inert gas into a system in thermodynamic equilibrium for the dissociation of $PCl_5$ at constant volume does not shift the equilibrium.
C
When gold dissolves in aqua regia,the complex formed is chloroauric acid.
D
If the $pH$ value of a solution is to be decreased from $5$ to $3$,the hydrogen ion concentration must be increased $100$ times the initial value.

Solution

(B) For option $A$: An octadecapeptide consists of $18$ amino acid residues linked by $17$ peptide bonds. This statement is correct.
For option $B$: Addition of an inert gas at constant volume does not change the partial pressures of the reactants or products,so the equilibrium does not shift. The original statement claiming it shifts to the left is incorrect.
For option $C$: Gold dissolves in aqua regia $(HCl + HNO_3)$ to form chloroauric acid $(HAuCl_4)$. This statement is correct.
For option $D$: The relationship between $pH$ and $[H^{+}]$ is $[H^{+}] = 10^{-pH}$. If $pH$ changes from $5$ to $3$,the concentration changes by a factor of $10^{(5-3)} = 10^2 = 100$. This statement is correct.
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MediumMCQ
Which of the following equations is incorrect?
A
$K = e^{-\Delta G^\circ / RT}$
B
$\frac{\Delta G_{\text{system}}}{\Delta S_{\text{total}}} = -T$
C
For an isothermal process,$\Delta G = \Delta H - T\Delta S$
D
$\ln K = \frac{\Delta H^\circ - T\Delta S^\circ}{RT}$

Solution

(D) The relationship between the equilibrium constant $K$ and standard Gibbs free energy change is $\Delta G^\circ = -RT \ln K$.
Rearranging this,we get $\ln K = -\frac{\Delta G^\circ}{RT}$,which implies $K = e^{-\Delta G^\circ / RT}$. Thus,option $A$ is correct.
For any process,$\Delta G_{\text{system}} = -T\Delta S_{\text{total}}$. Therefore,$\frac{\Delta G_{\text{system}}}{\Delta S_{\text{total}}} = -T$. Thus,option $B$ is correct.
For an isothermal process,the definition $\Delta G = \Delta H - T\Delta S$ is correct.
Comparing this with the expression in option $D$,we know $\Delta G^\circ = \Delta H^\circ - T\Delta S^\circ$. Substituting this into $\Delta G^\circ = -RT \ln K$,we get $-RT \ln K = \Delta H^\circ - T\Delta S^\circ$,which simplifies to $\ln K = -\frac{\Delta H^\circ - T\Delta S^\circ}{RT}$.
The expression given in option $D$ is $\ln K = \frac{\Delta H^\circ - T\Delta S^\circ}{RT}$,which lacks the negative sign. Therefore,option $D$ is the incorrect equation.
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MediumMCQ
For the reaction $PCl_5(g) \rightleftarrows PCl_3(g) + Cl_2(g)$,which condition is correct?
A
$\Delta H < 0, \Delta S < 0$
B
$\Delta H > 0, \Delta S < 0$
C
$\Delta H = 0, \Delta S < 0$
D
$\Delta H > 0, \Delta S > 0$

Solution

(D) The decomposition of $PCl_5$ is an endothermic process,which requires the absorption of heat.
Therefore,$\Delta H > 0$.
Additionally,the change in the number of gaseous moles is $\Delta n_g = n_p - n_r = (1 + 1) - 1 = 1$.
Since $\Delta n_g > 0$,the entropy of the system increases,meaning $\Delta S > 0$.
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DifficultMCQ
One mole of $N_2O_4(g)$ is taken in a closed container at $1 \ atm$ and $300 \ K$. When it is heated to $600 \ K$,$20 \%$ of $N_2O_4(g)$ dissociates into $NO_2(g)$. The resulting pressure is .......... $atm$.
A
$1.2$
B
$2.4$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(B) Initial state: $P_1 = 1 \ atm$,$T_1 = 300 \ K$.
After heating to $T_2 = 600 \ K$ (assuming no dissociation initially),the pressure $P_2$ is calculated using Gay-Lussac's Law: $\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{1}{300} = \frac{P_2}{600}$ $\Rightarrow P_2 = 2 \ atm$.
Now,consider the dissociation: $N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g)$.
At $t=0$,$P(N_2O_4) = 2 \ atm$,$P(NO_2) = 0$.
At equilibrium,$20 \%$ dissociation means $P' = 0.20 \times 2 = 0.4 \ atm$.
$P(N_2O_4) = 2 - 0.4 = 1.6 \ atm$ and $P(NO_2) = 2 \times 0.4 = 0.8 \ atm$.
Total pressure $P_{total} = 1.6 + 0.8 = 2.4 \ atm$.
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DifficultMCQ
$1 \ mol$ of $N_2$ and $2 \ mol$ of $H_2$ are allowed to react in a $1 \ dm^3$ vessel. At equilibrium,$0.8 \ mol$ of $NH_3$ is formed. What is the concentration of $H_2$ at equilibrium (in $M$)?
A
$0.2$
B
$0.4$
C
$0.6$
D
$0.8$

Solution

(D) The chemical reaction is: $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2NH_{3(g)}$
Given that $2x = 0.8 \ mol$,therefore $x = 0.4 \ mol$.
$N_2$ $3H_2$ $2NH_3$
Initial moles $1$ $2$ $0$
Equilibrium moles $1 - x = 0.6$ $2 - 3x = 2 - 1.2 = 0.8$ $2x = 0.8$
Equilibrium concentration ($1 \ L$ vessel) $0.6 \ M$ $0.8 \ M$ $0.8 \ M$

The concentration of $H_2$ at equilibrium is $0.8 \ M$.
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DifficultMCQ
If the equilibrium constant $K_c = 0.04$,how many moles/liter of $PCl_5$ are required to obtain $0.1$ mole of $Cl_2$?
A
$0.15$
B
$0.25$
C
$0.35$
D
$0.05$

Solution

(C) The reaction is: $PCl_{5(g)} \rightleftharpoons PCl_{3(g)} + Cl_{2(g)}$
Initial moles$a$$0$$0$
Equilibrium moles$(a - x)$$x$$x$

Given that $x = 0.1$ mole and $V = 1 \ L$,$K_c = 0.04$.
$K_c = \frac{[PCl_3][Cl_2]}{[PCl_5]} = \frac{(x/V)(x/V)}{(a-x)/V} = \frac{x^2}{(a-x)V}$
Substituting the values:
$0.04 = \frac{(0.1)^2}{(a - 0.1) \times 1}$
$0.04 = \frac{0.01}{a - 0.1}$
$a - 0.1 = \frac{0.01}{0.04} = 0.25$
$a = 0.25 + 0.1 = 0.35 \ mol/L$
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MediumMCQ
In a $20 \ L$ vessel,if $1 \ mol$ each of $CO$,$H_2O$,and $CO_2$ are initially present,then for the equilibrium $CO + H_2O \rightleftharpoons CO_2 + H_2$,which of the following is true?
A
$H_2$ is greater than $1 \ mol$
B
$CO$,$H_2O$,and $H_2$ are less than $1 \ mol$
C
Both $CO_2$ and $H_2O$ are greater than $1 \ mol$
D
All of the above

Solution

(B) The reaction is $CO + H_2O \rightleftharpoons CO_2 + H_2$.
Initially,we have $1 \ mol$ of $CO$,$1 \ mol$ of $H_2O$,$1 \ mol$ of $CO_2$,and $0 \ mol$ of $H_2$.
At equilibrium,the moles are: $CO = 1 - x$,$H_2O = 1 - x$,$CO_2 = 1 + x$,and $H_2 = x$.
Since the reaction proceeds to establish equilibrium,$x$ must be a positive value less than $1$ (as the initial concentration of reactants is $1 \ mol$).
Therefore,$CO = 1 - x < 1$,$H_2O = 1 - x < 1$,and $H_2 = x < 1$.
Thus,$CO$,$H_2O$,and $H_2$ are all less than $1 \ mol$.
27
DifficultMCQ
For the reaction $I_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2I_{(g)}$,the equilibrium constant $K_c$ at $1000 \ K$ is $10^{-6}$. If $1 \ mol$ of $I_2$ is added to a $1 \ L$ container,which of the following statements is true at equilibrium?
A
$[I_2] + [I] = 1 + x$
B
$[I_2] = \frac{1}{2}[I]$
C
$[I_{2(g)}] \gg [I_{(g)}]$
D
$[I_2] + [I] = 1 + x$ and $[I_{2(g)}] \gg [I_{(g)}]$

Solution

(D) The reaction is $I_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2I_{(g)}$.
Initial moles: $1 \ mol$ of $I_2$,$0 \ mol$ of $I$.
At equilibrium,let $x$ be the degree of dissociation. The moles are $(1-x)$ for $I_2$ and $2x$ for $I$.
Total moles at equilibrium = $(1-x) + 2x = 1 + x$.
Since $K_c = 10^{-6}$,which is very small,the equilibrium lies far to the left,meaning the concentration of reactant is much greater than the product.
Therefore,$[I_{2(g)}] \gg [I_{(g)}]$ and the total moles expression is correct.
Thus,both conditions are satisfied.
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MediumMCQ
For the equilibrium $N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g)$ in a closed vessel at a constant temperature,if the volume of the reaction vessel is halved,which of the following statements is true regarding the equilibrium constant $K_p$ and the degree of dissociation $(\alpha)$?
A
$K_p$ and $\alpha$ do not change.
B
Both $K_p$ and $\alpha$ change.
C
$K_p$ changes but $\alpha$ does not change.
D
$K_p$ does not change but $\alpha$ changes.

Solution

(D) $1$. The equilibrium constant $K_p$ depends only on temperature. Since the temperature is constant,$K_p$ remains unchanged.
$2$. For the reaction $N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g)$,the equilibrium constant $K_p$ in terms of degree of dissociation $\alpha$ and total pressure $P$ is given by $K_p = \frac{4\alpha^2 P}{1 - \alpha^2}$.
$3$. When the volume of the vessel is halved,the total pressure $P$ increases. To keep $K_p$ constant at a fixed temperature,the degree of dissociation $\alpha$ must decrease to compensate for the increase in pressure.
$4$. Therefore,$K_p$ remains constant,but $\alpha$ changes.
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DifficultMCQ
One mole of $N_2O_4(g)$ is taken in a closed vessel at $300 \, K$ under $1 \, atm$ pressure. When it is heated to $600 \, K$,$20 \%$ of $N_2O_4(g)$ dissociates into $NO_2(g)$. What is the final pressure in $atm$?
A
$1.2$
B
$2.4$
C
$2$
D
$1$
30
MediumMCQ
For the complete dissociation of an aqueous solution of $A_2B_3$ according to the reaction $A_2B_3 \rightarrow 2A^{3+} + 3B^{2-}$,the number of $A^{3+}$ ions is equal to:
A
$B^{2-}$ ions
B
$3/2$ of $B^{2-}$ ions
C
$2/3$ of $B^{2-}$ ions
D
$1/2$ of $B^{2-}$ ions

Solution

(C) The balanced dissociation equation is: $A_2B_3 \rightarrow 2A^{3+} + 3B^{2-}$.
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,$2$ moles of $A^{3+}$ ions are produced for every $3$ moles of $B^{2-}$ ions.
Therefore,the number of $A^{3+}$ ions = $\frac{2}{3}$ of the number of $B^{2-}$ ions.
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MediumMCQ
For the reaction $N_2 + O_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NO$,the equilibrium concentrations of $N_2$,$O_2$,and $NO$ are $0.25 \ mol/L$,$0.05 \ mol/L$,and $1.0 \ mol/L$ respectively. What are the initial concentrations of $N_2$ and $O_2$?
A
$0.25 \ mol/L, 1.0 \ mol/L$
B
$0.50 \ mol/L, 0.75 \ mol/L$
C
$0.25 \ mol/L, 0.50 \ mol/L$
D
$0.75 \ mol/L, 0.55 \ mol/L$

Solution

(D) The reaction is $N_2 + O_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NO$.
At equilibrium,the concentration of $NO$ is $2x = 1.0 \ mol/L$,so $x = 0.50 \ mol/L$.
Initial concentration$a$$b$$0$
Equilibrium concentration$(a - x)$$(b - x)$$2x$

Given that at equilibrium:
$[N_2] = a - x = 0.25 \ mol/L$
$[O_2] = b - x = 0.05 \ mol/L$
Substituting $x = 0.50 \ mol/L$:
$a = 0.25 + 0.50 = 0.75 \ mol/L$
$b = 0.05 + 0.50 = 0.55 \ mol/L$
Therefore,the initial concentrations of $N_2$ and $O_2$ are $0.75 \ mol/L$ and $0.55 \ mol/L$ respectively.
32
EasyMCQ
In the reaction $2P_{(g)} + Q_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 3R_{(g)} + S_{(g)}$,if $2 \text{ moles}$ of each $P$ and $Q$ are taken initially in a $1 \text{ L}$ flask,which of the following is true at equilibrium?
A
$[P] < [Q]$
B
$[P] = [Q]$
C
$[Q] = [R]$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The reaction is $2P_{(g)} + Q_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 3R_{(g)} + S_{(g)}$.
Initial moles: $P = 2, Q = 2, R = 0, S = 0$.
At equilibrium,let the extent of reaction be $x$.
Moles at equilibrium: $P = 2 - 2x, Q = 2 - x, R = 3x, S = x$.
Since $x > 0$,we compare the concentrations of $P$ and $Q$:
$[P] = 2 - 2x$ and $[Q] = 2 - x$.
Subtracting the two: $[Q] - [P] = (2 - x) - (2 - 2x) = x$.
Since $x > 0$,$[Q] - [P] > 0$,which implies $[Q] > [P]$ or $[P] < [Q]$.
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MediumMCQ
If the volume of the container for the reaction $2NO + O_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2$ is reduced to half of its initial volume,the rate of the reaction will become .......
A
Four times
B
Eight times
C
Six times
D
Same

Solution

(B) The rate law for the reaction $2NO + O_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2$ is given by $r = k[NO]^2[O_2]$.
When the volume of the container is reduced to half,the concentration of each reactant doubles because $[C] = \frac{n}{V}$.
If the initial concentrations are $[NO] = x$ and $[O_2] = y$,the initial rate is $r_1 = k(x)^2(y) = kx^2y$.
After reducing the volume to half,the new concentrations become $[NO] = 2x$ and $[O_2] = 2y$.
The new rate is $r_2 = k(2x)^2(2y) = k(4x^2)(2y) = 8kx^2y$.
Therefore,the rate of the reaction becomes $8$ times the initial rate.
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MediumMCQ
In a $2 \ L$ vessel,$1 \ mol$ of $H_2$ and $2 \ mol$ of $I_2$ are taken. If at equilibrium the moles of $H_2$ are $0.2$,then the moles of $I_2$ and $HI$ at equilibrium will be respectively:
A
$1.2, 1.6$
B
$1.8, 1.0$
C
$0.4, 2.4$
D
$0.8, 2.0$

Solution

(A) The reaction is $H_2(g) + I_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2HI(g)$.
Initial moles: $H_2 = 1$,$I_2 = 2$,$HI = 0$.
At equilibrium,moles of $H_2 = 0.2$.
Change in moles of $H_2 = 1 - 0.2 = 0.8 \ mol$.
According to the stoichiometry of the reaction:
$I_2$ consumed $= 0.8 \ mol$.
$HI$ produced $= 2 \times 0.8 = 1.6 \ mol$.
At equilibrium:
Moles of $I_2 = 2 - 0.8 = 1.2 \ mol$.
Moles of $HI = 1.6 \ mol$.
Thus,the moles of $I_2$ and $HI$ are $1.2$ and $1.6$ respectively.
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MediumMCQ
Match the items in List-$X$ with List-$Y$ and select the correct option.
List-$X$ List-$Y$
$(A)$ $A_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons B_{(g)} + \text{Heat}$ $(i)$ Equilibrium constant
$(B)$ $r_b/r_f$ $(ii)$ Favored at low temperature
$(C)$ $r_f/r_b$ $(iii)$ [Equilibrium constant]$^{-1}$
$(D)$ $2A_{(g)} + B_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons C_{(g)}$ $(iv)$ $A_{(g)} + B_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons C_{(g)} + D_{(g)}$
$(E)$ Effect of pressure $(V)$ $\Delta n < 0$
A
$A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-v, E-iv$
B
$A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-v, E-iv$
C
$A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-v, E-ii$
D
None of the above

Solution

(A) The reaction $A_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons B_{(g)} + \text{Heat}$ is exothermic. According to Le Chatelier's principle,exothermic reactions are favored at low temperatures. So,$A-ii$.
$(B)$ The ratio of the rate of backward reaction to the rate of forward reaction $(r_b/r_f)$ is equal to the inverse of the equilibrium constant $(K_c^{-1})$. So,$B-iii$.
$(C)$ The ratio of the rate of forward reaction to the rate of backward reaction $(r_f/r_b)$ is equal to the equilibrium constant $(K_c)$. So,$C-i$.
$(D)$ For the reaction $2A_{(g)} + B_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons C_{(g)}$,the change in moles of gas is $\Delta n = 1 - (2+1) = -2$. Since $\Delta n < 0$,this matches $(V)$. So,$D-v$.
$(E)$ The effect of pressure is significant when $\Delta n \neq 0$. The reaction $A_{(g)} + B_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons C_{(g)} + D_{(g)}$ has $\Delta n = (1+1) - (1+1) = 0$,meaning pressure has no effect. However,in the context of the options provided,$E$ corresponds to the reaction where pressure change is relevant or the general principle. Given the options,$E-iv$ is the intended match as it represents a system where pressure change is discussed.
Therefore,the correct sequence is $A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-v, E-iv$.
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MediumMCQ
When $5 \ mol$ of $SO_2$ and $5 \ mol$ of $O_2$ are reacted,$60\%$ of $SO_2$ is consumed at equilibrium. If the total pressure of the equilibrium mixture is $1 \ atm$,then the partial pressure of $O_2$ will be ...... $atm$.
A
$0.52$
B
$0.21$
C
$0.41$
D
$0.82$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is: $2SO_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2SO_{3(g)}$
Initial moles: $SO_2 = 5$,$O_2 = 5$,$SO_3 = 0$
Since $60\%$ of $SO_2$ is consumed,the amount reacted is $5 \times 0.60 = 3 \ mol$.
At equilibrium:
$SO_2 = 5 - 3 = 2 \ mol$
$O_2 = 5 - (3/2) = 3.5 \ mol$
$SO_3 = 3 \ mol$
Total moles at equilibrium = $2 + 3.5 + 3 = 8.5 \ mol$
Partial pressure of $O_2$ $(P_{O_2})$ = $(\text{mole fraction of } O_2) \times \text{Total Pressure}$
$P_{O_2} = (3.5 / 8.5) \times 1 \ atm \approx 0.41 \ atm$.
37
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $CuSO_4 \cdot 5H_2O_{(s)} \rightleftharpoons CuSO_4 \cdot 3H_2O_{(s)} + 2H_2O_{(g)}$,which of the following is a correct representation?
A
$K_p = (P_{H_2O})^2$
B
$K_c = [H_2O]^2$
C
$K_p = K_c(RT)^2$
D
All of the above

Solution

(D) For a heterogeneous equilibrium,the concentration of pure solids is taken as unity $(1)$.
The equilibrium constant expression for $K_c$ is given by: $K_c = \frac{[CuSO_4 \cdot 3H_2O] [H_2O]^2}{[CuSO_4 \cdot 5H_2O]}$.
Since $CuSO_4 \cdot 3H_2O$ and $CuSO_4 \cdot 5H_2O$ are solids,their concentrations are $1$. Thus,$K_c = [H_2O]^2$.
For $K_p$,only the gaseous species are considered: $K_p = (P_{H_2O})^2$.
The relationship between $K_p$ and $K_c$ is $K_p = K_c(RT)^{\Delta n_g}$.
Here,$\Delta n_g = 2 - 0 = 2$.
Therefore,$K_p = K_c(RT)^2$.
Since all three expressions are correct,the answer is $D$.
38
MediumMCQ
At high temperature,$2 \, \text{mol}$ of $NH_3$ is placed in a $500 \, \text{mL}$ vessel. For the decomposition reaction $2NH_{3(g)} \rightleftharpoons N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)}$,if $1 \, \text{mol}$ of $NH_3$ remains at equilibrium,then $K_c$ is equal to:
A
$0.42$
B
$6.75$
C
$1.7$
D
$1.5$

Solution

(B) The reaction is $2NH_{3(g)} \rightleftharpoons N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)}$.
Initial moles: $NH_3 = 2, N_2 = 0, H_2 = 0$.
At equilibrium,$NH_3$ remaining is $1 \, \text{mol}$.
Change in moles: $2 - 2x = 1 \implies 2x = 1 \implies x = 0.5$.
Equilibrium moles: $NH_3 = 1, N_2 = x = 0.5, H_2 = 3x = 1.5$.
Volume $V = 500 \, \text{mL} = 0.5 \, \text{L}$.
Equilibrium concentrations: $[NH_3] = 1/0.5 = 2 \, \text{M}, [N_2] = 0.5/0.5 = 1 \, \text{M}, [H_2] = 1.5/0.5 = 3 \, \text{M}$.
$K_c = \frac{[N_2][H_2]^3}{[NH_3]^2} = \frac{1 \times (3)^3}{(2)^2} = \frac{27}{4} = 6.75$.
39
MediumMCQ
Match the items in List-$X$ with List-$Y$ and select the correct option.
List-$X$ List-$Y$
$(A)$ Active mass $(i)$ $\Delta n = 0$
$(B)$ Equilibrium constant $(ii)$ Molar concentration
$(C)$ $A + \text{Heat} \rightleftharpoons B$ $(iii)$ Van't Hoff equation
$(D)$ $2A_{(g)} + B_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 3C_{(g)}$ $(iv)$ Favoured by increase in temperature
$(v)$ Chemical equilibrium
A
$A-ii, B-v, C-iv, D-i$
B
$A-v, B-iv, C-iii, D-i$
C
$A-ii, B-v, C-iii, D-iv$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) Active mass is defined as the molar concentration of a substance,so $(A-ii)$.
$(B)$ The equilibrium constant is a characteristic of chemical equilibrium,so $(B-v)$.
$(C)$ For an endothermic reaction $(A + \text{Heat} \rightleftharpoons B)$,increasing the temperature shifts the equilibrium to the right (favoured),so $(C-iv)$.
$(D)$ For the reaction $2A_{(g)} + B_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 3C_{(g)}$,the change in moles of gas $\Delta n = (3) - (2+1) = 0$,so $(D-i)$.
Therefore,the correct matching is $(A-ii, B-v, C-iv, D-i)$.
40
MediumMCQ
In a $13 \ L$ vessel at $1027 \ ^oC$,the reaction $C_{(s)} + S_{2_{(g)}} \rightleftharpoons CS_{2_{(g)}}$ is carried out with $12 \ g$ of $C$,$64 \ g$ of $S_2$,and $76 \ g$ of $CS_2$. What is the total pressure in terms of $R$ (in $R$)?
A
$200$
B
$158$
C
$100$
D
$79$

Solution

(A) The reaction is $C_{(s)} + S_{2_{(g)}} \rightleftharpoons CS_{2_{(g)}}$.
Calculate the initial moles of reactants and products:
Moles of $S_2 = \frac{64 \ g}{64 \ g/mol} = 1 \ mol$.
Moles of $CS_2 = \frac{76 \ g}{76 \ g/mol} = 1 \ mol$.
Since $C_{(s)}$ is a solid,its amount does not affect the gas pressure.
The total moles of gaseous species present in the vessel are $n_{total} = n_{S_2} + n_{CS_2} = 1 + 1 = 2 \ mol$.
Given temperature $T = 1027 \ ^oC = 1027 + 273 = 1300 \ K$ and volume $V = 13 \ L$.
Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$:
$P = \frac{nRT}{V} = \frac{2 \times R \times 1300}{13} = 200 \ R$.
41
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $X_{2(g)} + Y_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2XY_{(g)}$,the reaction is studied at a fixed temperature. Initially,$1 \ mol$ of $X_2$ is taken in a $1 \ L$ flask and $2 \ mol$ of $Y_2$ is taken in a $2 \ L$ flask. If the flasks are connected,what are the equilibrium concentrations of $X_2$ and $Y_2$? (Given: Equilibrium concentration of $XY = 0.6 \ mol/L$)
A
$(\frac{1}{3} - 0.3), (\frac{2}{3} - 0.3)$
B
$(\frac{1}{3} - 0.6), (\frac{2}{3} - 0.6)$
C
$(1 - 0.3), (2 - 0.3)$
D
$(1 - 0.6), (2 - 0.6)$

Solution

(A) The total volume of the system after connecting the flasks is $V = 1 \ L + 2 \ L = 3 \ L$.
Initial moles: $n(X_2) = 1 \ mol$,$n(Y_2) = 2 \ mol$.
Initial concentrations: $[X_2]_0 = \frac{1}{3} \ M$,$[Y_2]_0 = \frac{2}{3} \ M$.
Let the change in concentration be $x$.
Reaction: $X_{2(g)} + Y_{2(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2XY_{(g)}$
At equilibrium: $[X_2] = \frac{1}{3} - x$,$[Y_2] = \frac{2}{3} - x$,$[XY] = 2x$.
Given $[XY] = 0.6 \ M$,so $2x = 0.6 \implies x = 0.3 \ M$.
Therefore,equilibrium concentrations are $[X_2] = (\frac{1}{3} - 0.3) \ M$ and $[Y_2] = (\frac{2}{3} - 0.3) \ M$.
42
DifficultMCQ
For the reactions $X \rightleftharpoons 2Y$ and $Z \rightleftharpoons P + Q$,the equilibrium constants $K_p$ and $K_q$ are in the ratio $1:9$. If the degree of dissociation of $X$ and $Z$ is the same,then the ratio of their total pressures is:
A
$1 : 36$
B
$1 : 1$
C
$1 : 3$
D
$1 : 9$

Solution

(A) For reaction $1$: $X \rightleftharpoons 2Y$. Let initial moles be $1$,degree of dissociation be $\alpha$. At equilibrium: $X = 1-\alpha$,$Y = 2\alpha$. Total moles $= 1+\alpha$. $K_{p1} = \frac{(2\alpha/(1+\alpha))^2 P_1}{(1-\alpha)/(1+\alpha)} = \frac{4\alpha^2 P_1}{1-\alpha^2}$.
For reaction $2$: $Z \rightleftharpoons P + Q$. Let initial moles be $1$,degree of dissociation be $\alpha$. At equilibrium: $Z = 1-\alpha$,$P = \alpha$,$Q = \alpha$. Total moles $= 1+\alpha$. $K_{p2} = \frac{(\alpha/(1+\alpha))^2 P_2}{(1-\alpha)/(1+\alpha)} = \frac{\alpha^2 P_2}{1-\alpha^2}$.
Given $\frac{K_{p1}}{K_{p2}} = \frac{1}{9}$.
$\frac{4\alpha^2 P_1 / (1-\alpha^2)}{\alpha^2 P_2 / (1-\alpha^2)} = \frac{1}{9} \implies \frac{4P_1}{P_2} = \frac{1}{9}$.
Therefore,$\frac{P_1}{P_2} = \frac{1}{36}$.
43
MediumMCQ
In the reaction $PCl_5 \rightleftharpoons PCl_3 + Cl_2$,one mole of $PCl_5$ is started in a $5 \ L$ vessel. If $0.3 \ mol$ of $PCl_5$ is present at equilibrium,find the concentration of $PCl_3$,total moles,and the value of $K_c$.
A
$0.70, 0.14, \frac{49}{150}$
B
$0.30, 0.12, \frac{23}{100}$
C
$0.10, 0.07, \frac{23}{100}$
D
$0.05, 20, \frac{49}{150}$

Solution

(A) The reaction is $PCl_{5(g)} \rightleftharpoons PCl_{3(g)} + Cl_{2(g)}$.
Initial moles $1$ $0$ $0$
Moles at equilibrium $0.3$ $0.7$ $0.7$

Total moles at equilibrium = $0.3 + 0.7 + 0.7 = 1.7 \ mol$.
Concentration of $PCl_3 = \frac{0.7 \ mol}{5 \ L} = 0.14 \ M$.
$K_c = \frac{[PCl_3][Cl_2]}{[PCl_5]} = \frac{(0.7/5) \times (0.7/5)}{(0.3/5)} = \frac{0.49}{1.5} = \frac{49}{150}$.
44
MediumMCQ
The reaction $2H_2S_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2H_{2_{(g)}} + S_{2_{(g)}}$ is in equilibrium. If $0.5 \ mol$ of $H_2S$,$0.10 \ mol$ of $H_2$,and $0.4 \ mol$ of $S_2$ are taken in a $1 \ L$ vessel,the value of the equilibrium constant $(K)$ is .... $mol \ L^{-1}$.
A
$0.004$
B
$0.008$
C
$0.016$
D
$0.160$

Solution

(C) The equilibrium constant expression for the reaction $2H_2S_{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2H_{2_{(g)}} + S_{2_{(g)}}$ is given by:
$K = \frac{[H_2]^2 [S_2]}{[H_2S]^2}$
Given concentrations in a $1 \ L$ vessel:
$[H_2S] = 0.5 \ mol \ L^{-1}$,$[H_2] = 0.10 \ mol \ L^{-1}$,$[S_2] = 0.4 \ mol \ L^{-1}$
Substituting these values into the expression:
$K = \frac{(0.10)^2 \times (0.4)}{(0.5)^2} = \frac{0.01 \times 0.4}{0.25} = \frac{0.004}{0.25} = 0.016$
45
DifficultMCQ
In a $10 \ L$ vessel,$1 \ mol$ each of $PCl_5$ and $PCl_3$ are present. If the vessel is heated,some $PCl_5$ dissociates. What are the concentrations of $PCl_5$,$PCl_3$,and $Cl_2$ at equilibrium,respectively?
A
$0.1(1 - x), 0.1(1 + x)$ and $0.1x$
B
$0.2(1 - x), 0.2(1 + x)$ and $0.2x$
C
$0.3(1 - x), 0.3(1 + x)$ and $0.1x$
D
None of the above

Solution

(A) The dissociation reaction is: $PCl_5 \rightleftharpoons PCl_3 + Cl_2$
Initial moles $1, 1, 0$
Moles at equilibrium $(1 - x), (1 + x), x$
Concentration (moles / $10 \ L$) $0.1(1 - x), 0.1(1 + x), 0.1x$

Thus,the concentrations are $0.1(1 - x)$,$0.1(1 + x)$,and $0.1x$ respectively.
46
MediumMCQ
The dissociation of $CO_2$ is represented as $2CO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2CO(g) + O_2(g)$. If $2 \ mol$ of $CO_2$ are taken initially and $40\%$ of $CO_2$ dissociates,what will be the total number of moles at equilibrium?
A
$2.4$
B
$2$
C
$1.2$
D
$5$

Solution

(A) The balanced chemical equation is: $2CO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2CO(g) + O_2(g)$.
Initial moles: $CO_2 = 2$,$CO = 0$,$O_2 = 0$.
Degree of dissociation is $40\%$,so the amount of $CO_2$ dissociated is $2 \times 0.4 = 0.8 \ mol$.
At equilibrium:
$CO_2 = 2 - 0.8 = 1.2 \ mol$
$CO = 0.8 \ mol$
$O_2 = \frac{0.8}{2} = 0.4 \ mol$
Total moles at equilibrium = $1.2 + 0.8 + 0.4 = 2.4 \ mol$.
47
DifficultMCQ
For the reaction $N_2 + O_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NO$ at $300 \, ^\circ C$,the value of $K_c$ is $9 \times 10^{-4}$. If equivalent amounts of $N_2$ and $O_2$ are used,what is the concentration of $NO$ at equilibrium (in terms of $a$) (in $, a$)?
A
$0.0148$
B
$0.296$
C
$0.148$
D
$0.0296$

Solution

(D) $K_c = \frac{[NO]^2}{[N_2][O_2]} = \frac{(2x)^2}{(a-x)(a-x)} = \frac{4x^2}{(a-x)^2} = 9 \times 10^{-4}$
Taking the square root on both sides:
$\frac{2x}{a-x} = \sqrt{9 \times 10^{-4}} = 3 \times 10^{-2} = 0.03$
$2x = 0.03(a - x)$
$2x = 0.03a - 0.03x$
$2.03x = 0.03a$
$x = \frac{0.03a}{2.03} \approx 0.014778a \approx 0.0148a$
The concentration of $NO$ at equilibrium is $2x$.
$[NO] = 2 \times 0.0148a = 0.0296a$
Initial moles$a$ (for $N_2$),$a$ (for $O_2$),$0$ (for $NO$)
Equilibrium moles$(a-x)$ (for $N_2$),$(a-x)$ (for $O_2$),$2x$ (for $NO$)
48
MediumMCQ
The partial pressures of an equilibrium mixture of $H_2$,$N_2$,and $NH_3$ are $2 \, atm$,$1 \, atm$,and $3 \, atm$ respectively. If the value of $K_P$ for the reaction $N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3$ at $725 \, K$ is $4.28 \times 10^{-5} \, atm^{-2}$,in which direction will the reaction proceed?
A
Forward
B
Backward
C
No reaction
D
Cannot be determined

Solution

(B) The reaction is $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$.
The reaction quotient $Q_P$ is calculated as:
$Q_P = \frac{(P_{NH_3})^2}{(P_{N_2}) \times (P_{H_2})^3}$
Given partial pressures: $P_{NH_3} = 3 \, atm$,$P_{N_2} = 1 \, atm$,$P_{H_2} = 2 \, atm$.
Substituting the values:
$Q_P = \frac{3^2}{1 \times 2^3} = \frac{9}{8} = 1.125 \, atm^{-2}$.
Given $K_P = 4.28 \times 10^{-5} \, atm^{-2}$.
Since $Q_P > K_P$,the reaction will proceed in the backward direction to reach equilibrium.
49
MediumMCQ
For the equilibrium reaction $A + B \rightleftharpoons C + D$,if we start with equal concentrations of $A$ and $B$,at equilibrium,the concentration of $C$ is $2$ times that of $A$. Find the value of $K_c$.
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) The reaction is $A + B \rightleftharpoons C + D$.
Let the initial concentration of $A$ and $B$ be $1 \ M$ each.
At equilibrium,let the concentration of $C$ be $x$. Then the concentration of $D$ is also $x$.
The remaining concentrations of $A$ and $B$ will be $(1 - x)$ each.
According to the problem,at equilibrium,$[C] = 2[A]$.
So,$x = 2(1 - x)$.
$x = 2 - 2x \implies 3x = 2 \implies x = 2/3$.
At equilibrium,$[A] = 1 - 2/3 = 1/3$,$[B] = 1/3$,$[C] = 2/3$,$[D] = 2/3$.
$K_c = \frac{[C][D]}{[A][B]} = \frac{(2/3)(2/3)}{(1/3)(1/3)} = \frac{4/9}{1/9} = 4$.

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