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Question
One of the following is an exothermic reaction. This is:
(a) electrolysis of water
(b) conversion of limestone into quicklime
(c) process of respiration
(d) process of photosynthesis
Solution
(c) process of respiration
In the process of respiration, heat energy that maintains our body temperature is released. Therefore, this process is an exothermic reaction.
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