Standard entropies of X2(g), Y2(g) and XY3(g) are 60,40 and 50J K−1mol–1 respectively. For the reaction 12X2(g)+32Y2(g)⇌XY3(g), ΔH=–30kJ, to be at equilibrium, the temperature should be:
A
750K
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B
1000K
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C
1250K
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D
500K
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Solution
The correct option is A750K Given reaction is: 12X2(g)+32Y2(g)⇌XY3(g)
We know, ΔSo=∑Soproducts−∑Soreactants =50−12(60)+32(40) =50−(30+60)=−40J K−1mol−1
At equilibrium, ΔGo=0 ΔHo=TΔSo ∴ΔT=ΔHoΔSo=−30×103J mol−1−40J K−1mol−1=750K