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Which statement is most accurate about energy absorbed and released in this chemical reaction?

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Mg(OH)2 → MgO + H2O [ΔH = 37.1 kJ]

A. It is an endothermic reaction and energy is released from the system

B. It is an endothermic reaction and energy is absorbed by the system

C. It is an exothermic reaction and energy is absorbed by the system

D. It is an exothermic reaction and energy is released from the system

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Answer:

D. It is an exothermic reaction and energy is released from the system

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