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Chemistry Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry Free Energy and Work Function Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

50 L of a certain liquid is confined in a piston system at the external pressure 100 atm. This pressure is suddenly released and liquid is expanded against the constant atmospheric pressure, volume of the liquid increases by 1 L and the final pressure on the liquid is 10 atm. Find the workdone.

A
1L.atm
B
5 L.atm
C
500 L.atm
D
50 L.atm

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The correct answer is:
A

The external pressure
Change in volume
Work done for constant pressure
Hence work done=1Latm

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