Chemistry-First Law

NEET Chemistry First Law Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): The internal energy change (ΔU) of a system is independent of the path taken. | Reason (R): In an isolated system where no heat or work is transferred, ΔU remains constant.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the first law of thermodynamics, ΔU depends only on the initial and final states and is independent of the path; for an isolated system, ΔU is constant as no heat or work is transferred.

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