The decomposition of vegetable into compost is an example of __________ reaction.
A
exothermic
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B
endothermic
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C
displacement
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is D exothermic The decomposition of vegetable into compost is an example of exothermic reaction. The decomposition of vegetable matter into useful compost is carried out by microbes. These reactions involve break down of bonds. The overall reaction is exothermic.