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Exothermic Reactions

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The reactions which produce light and heat are known as _______________.

A

endothermic reaction

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B

photochemical reaction

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exothermic reaction

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combustion reaction

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Solution

The correct option is C
exothermic reaction

The reactions which give out light and heat energy are called exothermic reaction, For example - respiration is an exothermic reaction as it releases energy.

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The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory.

2 {KClO}_{3} (s) Heat \to 2 KCl (s) + 3 O_{2} (g)

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