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Which of the following reactions is an endothermic reaction?

Decomposition of Calcium carbonate to form quick lime and Carbon dioxide is an endothermic reaction. An endothermic reaction is reaction which absorbs energy or require energy from the environment to proceed the reaction forward. Rest of the options are incorrect as they release energy in the environment as a reaction proceed in forward direction,referred to as exothermic reactions.

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