Which of the following chemical equations illustrates a typical decomposition reaction?
a. A + B → AB
b. AB + CD → AD + CB
c. 2A₂+ B₂ → 2A₂B
d. AB → A + B
The products have more total energy than the reactants.
The reaction proceeds with a net loss of free energy.
The reaction goes only in a forward direction: all reactants will be converted to products.
A net input of energy from the surroundings is required for the reactions to proceed.
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