JEE Main · 2024 · Shift-IeasyTHERMO-019

Which of the following is not correct?

Thermodynamics · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

Which of the following is not correct?

Options
  1. a

    ΔG\Delta G is negative for a spontaneous reaction

  2. b

    ΔG\Delta G is positive for a spontaneous reaction

  3. c

    ΔG\Delta G is zero for a reversible reaction

  4. d

    ΔG\Delta G is positive for a non-spontaneous reaction

Correct Answerb

ΔG\Delta G is positive for a spontaneous reaction

Detailed Solution

🧠 Spontaneity: ΔG<0\Delta G < 0 A reaction is spontaneous when ΔG\Delta G is negative — that's the fundamental criterion. Option (b) claims ΔG\Delta G is positive for a spontaneous reaction — the opposite of the rule.

Options (a), (c), and (d) are standard correct statements: (a) ΔG<0\Delta G < 0 for spontaneous ✓ (c) ΔG=0\Delta G = 0 at reversible (equilibrium) conditions ✓ (d) ΔG>0\Delta G > 0 for non-spontaneous ✓

Answer: (b)\boxed{\text{Answer: (b)}}

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