Compound Y undergoes a reaction with oxygen. This reaction shows a positive enthalpy change of reaction, $\Delta H$. What can be inferred about Y and its reaction with oxygen?
- ACompound Y can be used as a fuel.
- BCompound Y could be a hydrocarbon.
- CIn the reaction the energy needed to break bonds is greater than the energy released when bonds are made.
- DIn the reaction the products are at a lower energy level than the reactants.