JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3mt186
In the van Arkel process, Ti(s)+2IX2(g)TiIX4(g) has ΔH∘=−285.0kJ and ΔS∘=−162.5JK−1 (assume both independent of temperature). The temperature above which TiIX4 becomes unstable and deposits titanium on the filament is closest to
A2436 K
B877 K
C1754 K
D1481 K
Answer: C
ΔG=ΔH−TΔS. Both terms are negative, so ΔG becomes positive at high T. ΔG=0 at T=285000/162.5=1754 K. Above this the reverse (decomposition) reaction is spontaneous, which is why a very hot filament is used.