Physics-Entropy

NEET Physics Entropy Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Gibbs energy change (ΔG) is the net energy available to do useful work. | Reason (R): For a spontaneous process, the change in Gibbs energy (ΔG) is less than zero.

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.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, ΔG is the net energy available to do useful work and for a spontaneous process, ΔG < 0, making R the correct explanation for A.

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