An example of a chemical reaction in which heat is evolved is:
A
The reaction between ammonium chloride and barium hydroxide
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B
The boiling of water
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C
The reaction between sodium and water
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D
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.