Chemical Thermodynamics Question 166

Question: An exothermic reaction is one in which the reacting substances [CPMT 1974, 79; Bihar MEE 1982; KCET 1992; JIPMER 2001]

Options:

A) Have more energy than the products

B) Have less energy than the products

C) Are at a higher temperature than the product

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

For exothermic reactions $ H_{p}<H_{R} $ . For endothermic reactions $ H_{p}>H_{R} $ .



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