The Questions Below Refer to the Following Diagram

question 14

Multiple Choice

The questions below refer to the following diagram:
-Why is this reaction considered to be exothermic?

• A)Because energy difference B is greater than energy difference C.
• B)Because energy difference B is greater than energy difference A.
• C)Because energy difference A is greater than energy difference C.
• D)Because energy difference B is greater than energy difference C plus energy difference A.
• E)Because energy difference A and energy difference C are about equal.

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