One mole of O2 gas having a volume equal to 22.4 litres at 0∘C and 1 atmospheric pressure is compressed isothermally so that its volume reduces to 11.2 litres. The work done in this process is
A
1672.5J
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B
1728J
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C
−1728J
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D
−1572.5J
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Solution
The correct option is D−1572.5J
Work done during isothermal process, W.D=nRTlnV2V1 n=1moleT=273K ⟹W.D=8.314×273(−0.693) =−1572.5J