∆Hrxn for a particular chemical reaction is –85 kJ. Which of the following is true?

A. The reaction releases energy as it occurs, and the energy level of the products is less than the energy level of the reactants.
B. The reaction absorbs energy as it occurs, and the energy level of the products is less than the energy level of the reactants.
C. The reaction releases energy as it occurs, and the energy level of the products is greater than the energy level of the reactants.
D. The reaction absorbs energy as it occurs, and the energy level of the products is greater than the energy level of the reactants.