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Question
In the exothermic reaction, the enthalpy of reaction is always :
Options
A.zero
B.positive
C.negative
D.None of these
Solution
Enthalpy of reaction (ᐃH) = HP - HR
For exothermic reactions HP < HR
∴ ᐃH is negative
For exothermic reactions HP < HR
∴ ᐃH is negative
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