Consider the following statements regarding compressibility factor (Z) : Statement–1 : If a system at state A is converted to state B by two methods (reversible compression and irreversible compression), then the change in internal energy of the system is the same in both the processes. Statement–2 : Change in internal energy is a state function. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

(b) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are true and Statement–2 is not the correct explanation of Statement–1

(c) Statement–1 is true but Statement–2 is false

(d) Statement–1 is false but Statement–2 is true

Consider the following statements regarding compressibility factor… | Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 Chemistry Q50

Consider the following statements regarding compressibility factor (Z) :

Statement–1 : If a system at state A is converted to state B by two methods (reversible compression and irreversible compression), then the change in internal energy of the system is the same in both the processes.
Statement–2 : Change in internal energy is a state function.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

(a) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are true and Statement–2 is the correct explanation of Statement–1
(b) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are true and Statement–2 is not the correct explanation of Statement–1
(c) Statement–1 is true but Statement–2 is false
(d) Statement–1 is false but Statement–2 is true

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