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B
Enthalpy decreases
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C
Enthalpy remains unaffected
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D
Enthalpy reduces to zero
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Solution
The correct option is C Enthalpy remains unaffected During isothermal expansion of an ideal gas, ΔT=0,ΔE=0
We know that, H=E+PV ⇒ΔH=ΔE+Δ(PV)⇒ΔH=ΔE+Δ(nRT) ∴ΔH=ΔE+nRΔT=0+0=0
Change in enthalpy is zero, means its enthalpy remains same or unaffected.