Concept:
The internal energy difference between substrate and product determines whether energy is released or absorbed.
• If products have lower energy than substrates → energy is released • If products have higher energy → energy is absorbed Step 1: Analyzing the given condition.
• Product (P) has lower internal energy than substrate (S)
• Excess energy is released during the reaction
Step 2: Interpreting the type of reaction.
• Energy release → Exothermic reaction Step 3: Selecting the correct answer.
Thus, the reaction is exothermic.