Consider the Following Reaction: 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g)  2SO₃(g)

question 46

Multiple Choice

Consider the following reaction: 2SO₂(g) + O₂(g)  2SO₃(g) H = -198.2 kJ
Is the reaction endothermic or exothermic as written?

• A) It is endothermic.
• B) It is exothermic.
• C) This can't be determined without more information.

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