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Question:

Benzene and naphthalene form an ideal solution at room temperature. For this process, the true statement(s) is(are): ΔG is positive, ΔSsystem is positive, ΔSsurroundings=0, ΔH=0

ΔSsystem is positive

ΔH=0

ΔG is positive

ΔSsurroundings=0

Solution:

When an ideal solution is formed, the process is spontaneous. According to Raoult's law, for an ideal solution ΔH=0, ΔVmix=0. Since there is no exchange of heat energy between system and surroundings, ΔSsurroundings=0. ΔSsys.=+ve. Therefore, from the relation ΔG=ΔH−TΔS, ΔG=−ve. Hence, the correct options are B, C, and D.