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Enthalpy of combustion of a substance is

Correct answer: B. Spontaneous and exothermic

  • A. Spontaneous and endothermic
  • B. Spontaneous and exothermic
  • C. Non-spontaneous and endothermic
  • D. Non-spontaneous and exothermic

Explanation

The enthalpy of combustion of a substance refers to the heat released or absorbed when one mole of the substance undergoes complete combustion with oxygen under standard conditions. Typically, combustion reactions release heat, making them exothermic processes. Additionally, these reactions tend to occur spontaneously under standard conditions.

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