Every reactant and product in an exothermic reaction is in the gaseous state. Which statement about this reaction is correct?
- AThe total bond energy of the products is less than the total bond energy of the reactants, and $\Delta H$ for the reaction is negative.
- BThe total bond energy of the products is less than the total bond energy of the reactants, and $\Delta H$ for the reaction is positive.
- CThe total bond energy of the products is more than the total bond energy of the reactants, and $\Delta H$ for the reaction is negative.
- DThe total bond energy of the products is more than the total bond energy of the reactants, and $\Delta H$ for the reaction is positive.