Question:

The work done during reversible isothermal expansion of one mole of hydrogen gas at 25oC from a pressure of 20 atm to 10 atm is:
(Given R = 2.0 cal K-1 mol-1)

Updated On: Dec 9, 2024
  • 0 calorie
  • -413.14 calories
  • 413.14 calories
  • 100 calories
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

1. For isothermal expansion, work done is calculated as:

\(W = -nRT \ln \frac{P_2}{P_1}\)


 

2. Substituting the given values:


 

\(W = -(1) \times (2.0) \times (298) \times \ln \left(\frac{10}{20}\right)\)


 

3. Simplify:


 

\(W = -596 \times \ln(0.5) = -596 \times (-0.693) \approx -413.14 \text{ calories}\).

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