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For an exothermic reaction

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H of the products is less than H of the reactants

B

H of the products is more than H of the reactants

C

H of the products is equal to H of the reactants

D

`Delta H` is always positive

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`H_("product") lt H_("reactant")` for exothermic reaction
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