Reaction in which energy is absorbed is known as ______ reaction.
A
endothermic
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B
exothermic
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C
reduction
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D
oxidation
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Solution
The correct option is A endothermic Endothermic Reactions. A system of reactants that absorbs heat from the surroundings in an endothermic reaction has a positive (H), because the enthalpy of the products is higher than the enthalpy of the reactants of the system.