Which of the following is applicable for a thermo chemical reaction?
Correct answer: B. It tells whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic.
- A. It tells about the physical state of the reactants and products.
- B. It tells whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic.
- C. It tells about the allotropic forms of the reactant.
- D. It tells whether a particular reaction is possible or not.
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B. A thermochemical reaction involves the study of energy changes, particularly heat, associated with chemical reactions. It specifically indicates whether a reaction is exothermic (releases heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat). Option A is incorrect because while the physical state is important, it is not the main focus of thermochemical reactions. Option C is incorrect as it deals with allotropy, which is not relevant to thermochemistry. Option D is incorrect because the possibility of a reaction occurring is more related to thermodynamics and kinetics rather than the specific heat changes in a reaction.
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