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The entropy change involved in the conversion of 1 mole of liquid water at 373 K to vapour at the same temperature will be [ΔHvap=2.257 kJ/g\Delta H_{vap} = 2.257\text{ kJ/g}] [MP PET 2002]

A

0.119 kJ/K

B

0.109 kJ/K

C

0.129 kJ/K

D

0.120 kJ/K

Step-by-Step Solution

To calculate the entropy change (ΔS\Delta S) for a phase transformation occurring at equilibrium (like boiling at 373 K), we use the relationship between enthalpy and temperature: ΔS=ΔHvap/T\Delta S = \Delta H_{vap} / T .

  1. Identify the molar mass of water (H2OH_2O): The molar mass is the sum of the atomic masses of hydrogen and oxygen, which is approximately 18.02 g/mol18.02\text{ g/mol} .
  2. Convert enthalpy of vaporization to molar enthalpy: The given value is 2.257 kJ/g2.257\text{ kJ/g}. To find the molar enthalpy (ΔHvap\Delta H_{vap} per mole), multiply by the molar mass: ΔHvap=2.257 kJ/g×18.02 g/mol40.67 kJ/mol\Delta H_{vap} = 2.257\text{ kJ/g} \times 18.02\text{ g/mol} \approx 40.67\text{ kJ/mol} .
  3. Calculate the entropy change: Using the boiling point temperature (T=373 KT = 373\text{ K}): ΔS=40.67 kJ/mol/373 K0.10903 kJ/(mol\cdotK)\Delta S = 40.67\text{ kJ/mol} / 373\text{ K} \approx 0.10903\text{ kJ/(mol\cdot K)}.

For one mole of water, the change in entropy is approximately 0.109 kJ/K0.109\text{ kJ/K}, which matches Option B .

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