Question

In an exothermic reaction, the bonding energy of the product is:

A. less than the reactants
B. same as the reactants
C. greater than the reactants
D. dependent on the presence of a catalyst

Answer 1

less than that of reactant because only then the remaining energy can be released

Answer 2

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option A. In an exothermic reaction, the bonding energy of the product is less than the reactant because it is only at this condition that the energy is released by the reaction.