When you burn petrol, flames appear. What is the type of reaction?

An endothermic reaction

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An exothermic reaction

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A physical change

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A reversible reaction

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Solution

The correct option is B An exothermic reaction
Fuels like petrol burn in the presence of oxygen and in this process heat is given off to the surroundings. Hence, it is an exothermic reaction.

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