A chemical reaction involves __________.

Only breaking of bonds

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Only formation of bonds

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Both breaking and formation of bonds

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Only breaking of bonds

B
Only formation of bonds

C
Both breaking and formation of bonds

A chemical reaction involves both breaking and formation of bonds. Often it is also accompanied by the absorption or release of energy. The atoms of the reactants just recombine in a chemical reaction, thus, leading to restructuring of bonds.

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