$A$ sample of argon at $1 \text{ atm}$ pressure and $300 \text{ K}$ expands reversibly and adiabatically from $1.25 \text{ dm}^3$ to $2.5 \text{ dm}^3$. Calculate the approximate enthalpy change (in $\text{J}$).
$(I)$ $C_V$ for argon is $12.48 \text{ J K}^{-1} \text{ mol}^{-1}$
$(II)$ Assume argon to be an ideal gas
$(III)$ $\Delta T = 111.5 \text{ K}$ (temperature decrease)

  • A
    $20.9$
  • B
    $117$
  • C
    $234$
  • D
    $58.5$

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