Which one of the reaction is an exothermic reaction
A
CaCO3(s)→CaO(s)+CO2(g)
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B
N2g+O2→2NO(g)
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C
2HgO(s)→2Hg(s)+O2(g)
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is ACaCO3(s)→CaO(s)+CO2(g) CaCO3(s)⟶CaO(s)+CO2(g)ΔH=negative
This reaction is exothermic reaction ΔH=negative for the reaction. Heat is evolved in the reaction. CaO (Quicklime) and CO2 gas comes out of the reaction vessel.