Question:

The total internal energy of a mixture of 6 moles of nitrogen, 4 moles of oxygen and 2 moles of hydrogen at temperature \(T\) is \[ (R=\text{Universal gas constant}) \]

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For an ideal diatomic gas (neglecting vibrational modes), \[ \boxed{ U=\frac{5}{2}nRT } \] where \(n\) is the total number of moles.
Updated On: Jul 15, 2026
  • \(24RT\)
  • \(36RT\)
  • \(30RT\)
  • \(20RT\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Use the internal energy formula for diatomic gases. Nitrogen (\(\mathrm{N_2}\)), oxygen (\(\mathrm{O_2}\)), and hydrogen (\(\mathrm{H_2}\)) are all diatomic gases. At ordinary temperatures, \[ U=\frac{5}{2}nRT. \]

Step 2:
Calculate the total number of moles. \[ n=6+4+2=12. \]

Step 3:
Compute the total internal energy. \[ U = \frac{5}{2}(12)RT = 30RT. \] Hence, \[ \boxed{30RT} \] Therefore, \[ \boxed{(C)} \] is the correct answer.
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