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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
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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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