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2Pb(NO3)2 (s) Heat −− 2PbO (s) + 4NO2 (g)+ O2 (g)
This is an example ofreaction and heat is being during this reaction.

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combination
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displacement
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decomposition
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absorbed
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liberated
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Solution

The correct option is D absorbed
In the given reaction, a single compound, i.e., Pb(NO3)2 is breaking down on heating and producing different compounds - PbO,NO2,and O2. Therefore, this reaction is a decomposition reaction.
Also, the given reaction is an endothermic reaction as heat is absorbed for the reaction to occur.

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