NEET
Chemistry

Gibbs Energy Change

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Consistency: 35%
Weightage: 7 / 20 Yrs

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Questions
10 MCQs

01
PYQ 2006
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

Identify the correct statement for change of Gibbs energy for a system (ΔGsystem) at constant temperature and pressure:

1. If > 0 , the process is spontaneous
2. If = 0 , the system has attained equilibrium
3. If = 0 , the system is still moving in a particular
direction.
4. If < 0 , the process is not spontaneous

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PYQ 2006
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

The enthalpy and entropy change for the reaction: Br2 (l) + Cl2 (g) →2BrCl(g), are 30kJ mol-1 and 105 JK-1 mol-1 respectively. The temperature at which the reaction will be in equilibrium is:

1. 285.7 K

2. 273 K

3. 450 K

4. 300 K

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03
PYQ 2008
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200
Which of the following are not state functions?
(I) q + W
(II) q
(III) W
(IV) H - TS

1. (I) and (IV)
2. (II), (III) and (IV)
3. (I), (II) and (III)
4. (II) and (III)
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04
PYQ 2008
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200
For the gas phase reaction,
PCl5(g)PCl3(g)+Cl2(g)
which of the following conditions is correct?

1. ΔH = 0 and ΔS < 0

2. ΔH > 0 and ΔS > 0

3. ΔH < 0 and ΔS < 0

4. ΔH > 0 and ΔS < 0

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05
PYQ 2008
medium
chemistry ID: neet-200
The standard free energies of formation(in kJ/mol) at 298 K are -237.2, -394.4, and -8.2 for H2O(l), CO2(g), and pentane (g), respectively. The value of Ecell for the pentane-oxygen fuel cell is:

1. 1.968 V
2. 2.0968 V
3. 1.0968 V
4. 0.0968 V

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PYQ 2009
easy
chemistry ID: neet-200

The values of ΔH and ΔS for the given reaction are 170 kJ and 170 JK-1, respectively.
C(graphite) + CO2(g)→2CO(g)
This reaction will be spontaneous at:

1. 710 K
2. 910 K
3. 1110 K
4. 510 K

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07
PYQ 2010
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

Standard entropies of X2, Y2 and XY3 are 60, 40 and 50JK-1mol-1 respectively. For the reaction
12X2 + 32Y2 XY3 ; H = -30 kJ to be at equilibrium, the temperature should be:

1. 750 K

2. 1000 K

3. 1250 K

4. 500 K

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08
PYQ 2012
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

In which of the following reactions, the standard reaction entropy change
(S0) is positive, and standard Gibb's energy change
(G0) decreases sharply with increasing temperature?

1. C(graphite) + O2(g) → CO(g)
2. CO(g) + O2(g) → CO2(g)
3. Mg(s) + O2(g) → MgO(s)
4. C(graphite) + O2(g) → CO2(g)

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09
PYQ 2017
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

For a given reaction, ∆H = 35.5 kJ mol–1 and ∆S = 83.6 J K–1 mol–1. The reaction is spontaneous at:
[Note: Assume that ∆H and ∆S do not vary with temperature]

1. T > 425K
2. All temperatures
3. T > 298K
4. T < 425K

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PYQ 2019
easy
chemistry ID: neet-201

A process among the following shows decrease in entropy is :

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2. Evaporation of water

3. Expansion of a gas at a constant temperature

4. Sublimation of solid to gas

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Preparing Gibbs Energy Change for NEET

Gibbs Energy Change is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.

The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Gibbs Energy Change. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.

Topic Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gibbs Energy Change a high-weightage topic?

You can refer to the priority and consistency badges at the top of this page. High priority topics should be thoroughly revised multiple times before the exam.

Should I memorize the solutions?

No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.