For the free expansion of a gas,which of the following is true?

Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion $(A)$ and the other is labelled as Reason $(R)$.
Assertion $(A) :$ In an insulated container,a gas is adiabatically shrunk to half of its initial volume. The temperature of the gas decreases.
Reason $(R) :$ Free expansion of an ideal gas is an irreversible and an adiabatic process.
In the light of the above statement,choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Name the process which is associated with dissipated energy process and reduce the efficiency.

Which of the following is not reversible?

$A$ perfect gas contained in a cylinder is kept in vacuum. If the cylinder suddenly bursts,then the temperature of the gas

Two cylinders $A$ and $B$ of equal capacity are connected to each other via a stopcock. $A$ contains a gas at standard temperature and pressure. $B$ is completely evacuated. The entire system is thermally insulated. The stopcock is suddenly opened. Answer the following :
$(a)$ What is the final pressure of the gas in $A$ and $B$?
$(b)$ What is the change in internal energy of the gas?
$(c)$ What is the change in the temperature of the gas?
$(d)$ Do the intermediate states of the system (before settling to the final equilibrium state) lie on its $P-V-T$ surface?