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For the equilibrium :
N2O4 (g)2NO2 (g)

(GoN2O4)298K=100 kJ mol1(GoNO2)298K=50 kJ mol1

If 5 moles of each species is taken in a 1 litre container. Then, calculate the value of ΔG at 298 K and predict the spontaneity of the reaction .

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2.5 kJ and spontaneous.
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+2.5 kJ and non-spontaneous.
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+4 kJ and non-spontaneous.
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4 kJ and spontaneous.
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Solution

The correct option is C +4 kJ and non-spontaneous.
Concentration=MolesVolume[N2O4]=[NO2]=51 mol L1=5 mol L1

N2O42NO2;G0N2O4=100kJ mol1Initially:55G0NO2=50kJ mol1
ΔG0 for reaction=2×(G0NO2)G0N2O4=2×50100=0
so, ΔG=0


ΔG=G+2.303 RT log Q
Q=[N2O4]2[NO2]
Now, ΔG=0+2.303×8.314×298 ×log[NO2]2[N2O4]ΔG=5705.85×log(525)ΔG=5705.85×log(5)ΔG=5707.85×0.7=3994.01 J=+3.99 kJ4kJ

Since, ΔG>0, the reaction is non spontaneous in forward direction.



Theory:

Gibbs free energy for reactions :

In case of chemical reactions.

ΔGreaction=ΣGf(products)ΣGf(reactants)

ΣGf(products) is the sum of Gibbs free energies of formation of the products.

ΣGf(reactants) is the sum of Gibbs free energies of formation of the reactants.

In case of standard chemical reactions.

ΔGoreaction=ΣGof(products)ΣGof(reactants)

ΣGof(products) is the sum of standard Gibbs free energies of formation of the products.
ΣGof(reactants) is the sum of standard Gibbs free energies of formation of the reactants.

If ΔG<0 Reaction is spontaneous
If ΔG>0 Reaction is non - spontaneous
If ΔG=0 then the reaction is at equilibrium.


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