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Which one of the following is incorrect for an ideal solution?

A

ΔHmix=0\Delta H_{\text{mix}} = 0

B

ΔUmix=0\Delta U_{\text{mix}} = 0

C

ΔP=PobsPcalculated by Raoult’s law=0\Delta P = P_{\text{obs}} - P_{\text{calculated by Raoult's law}} = 0

D

ΔGmix=0\Delta G_{\text{mix}} = 0

Step-by-Step Solution

For an ideal solution:

  1. It obeys Raoult's law exactly over the entire range of concentration, so the observed pressure is equal to the calculated pressure, which means ΔP=0\Delta P = 0.
  2. The enthalpy of mixing is zero, ΔHmix=0\Delta H_{\text{mix}} = 0.
  3. The volume of mixing is zero, ΔVmix=0\Delta V_{\text{mix}} = 0.
  4. Since ΔH=ΔU+PΔV\Delta H = \Delta U + P\Delta V and both ΔHmix\Delta H_{\text{mix}} and ΔVmix\Delta V_{\text{mix}} are zero, the internal energy of mixing is also zero, ΔUmix=0\Delta U_{\text{mix}} = 0. However, mixing of miscible liquids is a spontaneous process. For any spontaneous process at constant temperature and pressure, the change in Gibbs free energy must be negative. Therefore, ΔGmix<0\Delta G_{\text{mix}} < 0. The statement ΔGmix=0\Delta G_{\text{mix}} = 0 is incorrect.
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