Q19 / 90 · JEE Main 2016 (09 Apr Online) · Chemistry

The plot shows the variation of -ln⁡KP Versus temperature for the two reactions.

Ms+12O2g→MO(s) and

Cs+12O2g→CO(s)

Figure

Identify the correct statement:

  • A
    At T<1200 K, oxidation of carbon is unfavourable
  • B
    Oxidation of carbon is favourable at all temperatures
  • Correct answer
    C
    At T<1200 K, the reaction MOs+Cs→Ms+CO(g) is spontaneous
  • D
    At T>1200 K, carbon will reduce MOs to Ms.

Solution

ΔG=Δ G 0 +RTlnQ

At Equilibrium ΔG=0  & Q=K

∆Go=-RTln⁡Kp

∴-ln⁡Kp=∆GoRT

∆Go∝ Temperature. At high temperature ∆Go value is very high so non-feasible or non-spontaneous process takes place.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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