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  1. For an ideal gas, the enthalpy

  2. A.

     Increases with rise in pressure

    B.

     Decreases with rise in pressure

    C.

     Is independent of pressure

    D.

     Is a path function

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    The enthalpy of a substance is given by dH=CPdT+[V−T(∂V∂T)P]dP
    For ideal gas T(∂V∂T)P=V
    So, dH=CPdT
    So, it is dependent on temperature only.


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