If $\Delta H$ is the change in enthalpy,$\Delta U$ is the change in internal energy,$N_P$ is the number of moles of products,and $N_r$ is the number of moles of reactants,then which of the following is correct for a gaseous reaction?

  • A
    $\Delta H > \Delta U$ always
  • B
    $\Delta H < \Delta U$ when $N_P > N_r$
  • C
    $\Delta H < \Delta U$ when $N_P < N_r$
  • D
    $\Delta H > \Delta U$ when $N_P > N_r$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Adiabatic free expansion of an ideal gas must be

Explain free expansion.

Calculate work done in isothermal reversible expansion of $1 \ mol$ of an ideal gas from an initial pressure of $10 \ bar$ to a final pressure of $1 \ bar$ at $300 \ K$ $\left(R = 8.314 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}\right)$. (in $kJ$)

$A$ given mass of gas expands from state $A$ to state $B$ by three paths $1, 2$ and $3$ as shown in the figure. If $w_1, w_2$ and $w_3$ are the work done by the gas along the three paths respectively,then:

Which of the following relations is correct for an adiabatic process?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo