Q61 / 200 · NEET 2023 (All India) · Chemistry

Which amongst the following options is the correct relation between change in enthalpy and change in internal energy?

  • A
    ∆H+∆U=∆ngR
  • B
    ∆H=∆U-∆ngRT
  • Correct answer
    C
    ∆H=∆U+∆ngRT
  • D
    ∆H-∆U=-∆ngRT

Solution

Correct relation between change in enthalpy and change in internal energy is

∆H=∆U+∆ngRT

As we know,

∆H=∆U+P∆V ....(i)

For an ideal gas

PV=nRT

For reactant, PVA=nART

For product, PVB=nBRT

Thus, 

P(VB-VA)=(nB-nA)RTP∆V=∆ngRT ......(ii)

Substituting (ii) in (i), we get

∴∆H=∆U+∆ngRT

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

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