The process of dissolving an acid or a base in water is a highly - (1) Exothermic reaction (2) Endothermic reaction (3) Sublimation reaction (4) Redux reaction

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(1) Exothermic reaction Explanation: The process of dissolving an acid or a base in water is a highly exothermic one. This is why care must be taken while mixing concentrated nitric acid or sulphuric acid with water.

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