Question

why don’t we call burning of coal an endothermic reaction?

Answer 1

Answer:

because heat is released in this process and it is called exothermic reaction...

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

As indicated by the heats of reaction, the combustion reactions are exothermic (and fast), whereas some of the gasification reactions are endothermic (and slower). Usually, the heat required to induce the endothermic gasification reactions is provided by combustion or partial combustion of some of the coal.