One mole of O2 gas having a volume equal to 22.4 litres at 0∘ C and 1 atmospheric pressure in compressed isothermally so that its volume reduces to 11.2 litres. The work done in this process is
W=−μRTloge V2V1=−1×8.31×(273+0)loge(22.411.2)
=−8.31×273×loge2=−1572.5J [∴loge 2=0.693]