Q19 / 60 · JEE Advanced 2011 (Paper 2) · Chemistry
Match the transformation in Column I with appropriate options in Column II.


- A(A) p,q,r,s, (B) r,s, (C) t, (D) p,q
- B(A) p,s, (B) p,s, (C) s, (D) p,q,s
- C(A) p,s, (B) q,r, (C) s, (D) p,q
- Correct answerD(A) p,r,s, (B) r,s, (C) t, (D) p,q,t
Solution
(A) $\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~s}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})$
It is just a phase transition (sublimation) as no chemical change has occurred. Sublimation is always endothermic. Product is gas, more disordered, hence $\Delta s$ is positive.
(B) $\mathrm{CaCO}_3(\mathrm{~s}) \longrightarrow \mathrm{CaO}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})$
It is a chemical decomposition, not a phase change. Thermal decomposition occur at the expense of energy, hence endothermic. Product contain a gaseous species, hence, $\Delta S>0$.
(C) $2 \mathrm{H} \longrightarrow \mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{~g})$
A new $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{H}$ covalent bond is being formed, hence, $\Delta H < 0$.
Also, product is less disordered than reactant, $\Delta S < 0$.
(D) Allotropes are considered as different phase, hence $\mathrm{P}_{\text {(white, solid) }} \rightarrow \mathrm{P}_{\text {(red, solid) }}$ is a phase transition as well as allotropic change.
Also, red phosphorus is more ordered than white phosphorus, $\Delta S < 0$.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.