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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 11 - 5. Thermodynamics and thermochemistry

The plot shows the variation of \(- In\,K_p\) versus temperature for the two reactions. \(M(s) + \frac{1}{2}{O_2}(s)\, \to \,MO(s)\,\)  and  \(C(s) + \frac{1}{2}{O_2}(g)\, \to \,CO(s)\,\) Identify the correct statement

  1. A At  \(T < 1200\,K,\)  oxidation of carbon is unfavourable
  2. B Oxidation of carbon is favourable at all temperatures.
  3. C At  \(T< 1200\,K,\)  the reaction  \(MO(s) +C(s) \to  M(s) + CO(g)\)  is spontaneous.
  4. D At  \(T > 1200\,K,\)  carbon will reduce  \(MO(s)\) to \(M(s)\)
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(C) At  \(T< 1200\,K,\)  the reaction  \(MO(s) +C(s) \to  M(s) + CO(g)\)  is spontaneous.

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At \(< 1200\,K\), carbon will reduce \(MO(s)\) to \(M(s)\) hence, chemical reaction \(MO(s) + C(s) \to M(s) + CO(g)\) is spontaneous
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