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Enthalpy of solution of NaOH (solid) in water is -41.6 kJ/mol. When NaOH is dissolved in water, the temperature of water

Option: 1

increases


Option: 2

decreases


Option: 3

does not change


Option: 4

fluctuates indefinitely


Answers (1)

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When NaOH dissolves in water, then heat is released. Some part of this heat released will be used up by water and its temperature will be increased.

Hence, the correct answer is Option (1)

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