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MHT CET · Chemistry · Thermodynamics (C)

10 g each of \(\mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{~N}_2, \mathrm{Cl}_2\) and \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}\) are expanded isothermally and reversibly at same temperature. Identify gas that performs maximum work.

  1. A \(\mathrm{N}_2\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Cl}_2\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{NH}_3\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{NH}_3\)

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\(W_{\max }=-2.303 n R T \log _{10} \frac{V_2}{V_1}\)
Hence, \(W_{\text {max }} \propto \mathrm{n}\)
(Given: \(\mathrm{R}, \mathrm{T}, \mathrm{V}_2, \mathrm{~V}_1=\) Constant)
\(\mathrm{W}_{\max } \propto \frac{1}{\mathrm{M} \cdot \mathrm{W}}\) (Given: equal mass)
Hence, lower the molecular mass, greater is the work done. Among the given, \(\mathrm{NH}_3\) has the lowest molecular mass which performs maximum work.