Foundation
Chemistry Foundation
Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
Question

Which of the following is the endothermic reaction ?

Diluting concentrated sulphuric acid.

All of these 

Heating carbon with sulphur to form carbon disulphide.

Combustion of  fuel in a rocket. 

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Solution

An endothermic reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings, causing a temperature decrease. Let's analyze the options:

Diluting concentrated sulphuric acid is highly exothermic; it releases a large amount of heat.

Combustion of fuel is a classic exothermic reaction, releasing heat and light.

Heating carbon with sulphur to form carbon disulphide (C + 2S → CS2) requires continuous heat input, making it endothermic.

"All of these" is incorrect because not all options are endothermic.

Final Answer: Heating carbon with sulphur to form carbon disulphide.