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Why respiration is considered an exothermic reaction? Write balanced chemical equation for the above process?

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Carbohydrates present in food are broken down to form glucose. This glucose combines with oxygen in the cells of our body and provides energy; this reaction is known as respiration. Hence, respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction. 

C6H12O6 + 6O2 ⇾ 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy



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