An ideal gas is expand from `(p_(1),V_(1),T_(1))` to `(p_(2),V_(2),T_(2))` under different conditions. The correct statement(s) among the following is (are):

Options

A. if the expansion is carried out freely, it is simultaneously both isothermal as well as adiabatic.
B. the work done by the gas is less when it is expanded reversibly from `V_(1)` to `V_(2)` under adiabatic conditions as compared to that when expanded reversibly from `V_(1)` to `V_(2)` under isothermal conditions.
C. the work done on the gas is maximum when it is compressed irreversibly from `(p_(2), V_(2))` to `(p_(1), V_(1))` against constant pressure `p_(1)`.
D. the change in internal energy of the gas is (i) zero, if it is expanded reversibly with `T_(1) = T_(2)`, and(ii) positive, if it is expanded reversibly under adiabatic conditions with `T_(1) ne T_(2)`.

Answer

A, B, C