Physics-Heat Engines

NEET Physics Heat Engines Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion (A): In an exothermic reaction, the system loses heat to the surroundings. | Reason (R): The enthalpy change, ∆rH, is positive for exothermic reactions.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false, and R is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In an exothermic reaction, heat is evolved, so the system loses heat to the surroundings, making ∆rH negative, not positive. Thus, R is false.

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