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For an exothermic reaction, what is the value of $Δ H$ or enthalpy?

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Negative

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Zero

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Negative
A reaction which releases or gives out energy is known as an exothermic reaction.

For an exothermic reaction, the value of enthalpy or $Δ H$ will be negative.

Option B is the correct answer.

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