For the Following Acid / Base Reaction Which Statement Is $\Delta$

question 147

Multiple Choice

For the following acid / base reaction which statement is true taking $\Delta$ H into consideration?

• A)The reaction is an exothermic reaction and \(\Delta\)H is approximately zero.
• B)The reaction is an endothermic reaction and \(\Delta\)H is negative.
• C)The reaction is an exothermic reaction and \(\Delta\)H is negative.
• D)The reaction is an exothermic reaction and \(\Delta\)H is positive.
• E)None of these choices.

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