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Which of the following is an example of an endothermic reaction?

A.

Combustion of propane (C\(_3\)H\(_8\)) to produce carbon dioxide (CO\(_2\)) and water (H\(_2\)O).

B.

Burning of methane (CH\(_4\)) in the presence of oxygen

C.

Formation of table salt (NaCl) from sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl\(_2\)).

D.

Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H\(_2\)O\(_2\)) into water (H\(_2\)O) and oxygen (O\(_2\)).

Correct answer is D

The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H\(_2\)O\(_2\)) into water (H\(_2\)O) and oxygen (O\(_2\)) is an endothermic reaction because it requires energy to break the bonds in the hydrogen peroxide molecule. The process absorbs heat from the surroundings to drive the reaction.