Which of the following graphs represents exothermic reaction ?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Only III
(d) I and II
Answer: (a) (i) only.
The chemical reaction in which energy is evolved during the reaction is known as exothermic reaction i.e., the activation energy of the product is greater than the activation energy of reactants. Here, only (I) denotes correct picture of exothermic reaction.