In the reversible reaction of the type, A + B ⇌ AB, in general__________________?
A. Both forward and backward reactions will be exothermic
B. Neither of the reactions will be endothermic
C. The combination reaction will be exothermic, while the dissociation reaction will be
endothermic
D. The combination reaction will be endothermic, while the dissociation reaction will be
exothermic