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An example of a chemical reaction in which heat is evolved is:

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The reaction between ammonium chloride and barium hydroxide
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The boiling of water
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The reaction between sodium and water
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The reaction between lead nitrate and potassium iodide
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Solution

The correct option is C The reaction between sodium and water
Sodium hydroxide pellets dissolve in water to form aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide along with the release of heat. This is an exothermic reaction.

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