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KCET · Chemistry · Thermodynamics (C)

A: Entropy of a perfect crystalline solid at absolute zero approaches zero.
B: For spontaneity of a reaction, \(T\Delta S > \Delta H\).
Among the two statements given above, identify the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. A Both '\(A\)' and '\(B\)' are true
  2. B 'A' is true but 'B' is false
  3. C Both 'A' and 'B' are false
  4. D '\(A\)' is false but '\(B\)' is true
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Correct Answer

(A) Both '\(A\)' and '\(B\)' are true

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Detailed explanation

Statement A is based on the third law of thermodynamics, which states that the entropy of a perfectly crystalline solid approaches zero as the temperature approaches absolute zero. Thus, Statement A is true.

For a reaction to be spontaneous at constant temperature and pressure, the change in Gibbs free energy (\(\Delta G\)) must be negative (\(\Delta G < 0\)).

From the Gibbs-Helmholtz equation:
\(\Delta G = \Delta H - T\Delta S\)

For spontaneity, \(\Delta G < 0\)
\(\Rightarrow \Delta H - T\Delta S < 0\)
\(\Rightarrow T\Delta S > \Delta H\)

Thus, Statement B is also true.

Both Statement A and Statement B are true.

Answer: Both '\(A\)' and '\(B\)' are true