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Which of the following is a spontaneous exothermic change that occurs slowly at room temperature?
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A Decomposition of water
B Rusting of iron
C Decomposition of limestone
D Photosynthesis
Explanation

Rusting releases energy slowly on its own at room temperature, so it is spontaneous and exothermic.

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