Question

22 multiple choice 2 points if stronger bonds are formed and weaker bonds are broken, then the reaction is______ heterolytic endothermic exothermic homolytic

Explanation:

When stronger bonds are formed and weaker bonds are broken, more energy is released in bond - formation than is absorbed in bond - breaking. This excess energy release makes the reaction exothermic. Endothermic reactions absorb energy. Heterolytic and homolytic refer to types of bond - cleavage, not the energy nature of the overall reaction.

Answer:

C. exothermic