Formation of snow in a cloud is an example of:

Endothermic reaction

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Decomposition reaction

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Exothermic reaction

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Both (a) and (b)

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Solution

The correct option is C Exothermic reaction
Formation of clouds is due to condensation of water vapour. As heat is released during the conversion of gas into liquid and from liquid to solid (snow), it is an exothermic reaction.

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