All of the following are state functions except

Correct answer: C. q

  • A. P
  • B. V
  • C. q
  • D. H (enthalpy)

Explanation

A state function is a property of a system that depends only on the current state of the system, not on the path by which the system arrived at that state. In other words, it is independent of the process undergone by the system. Examples of state functions include pressure (P), volume (V), enthalpy (H), internal energy (U), and temperature (T).Heat is not a state function because it depends on the path taken during a process. The amount of heat transferred to or from a system depends on factors such as the specific heat capacity of the substances involved, the temperature difference, and the nature of the process (e.g., reversible or irreversible). Therefore, heat (q) is not a state function.

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