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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

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