Aqueous HCl Is Added to an Aqueous Solution of NaOH $\Delta$

Multiple Choice

Aqueous HCl is added to an aqueous solution of NaOH at 25 °C and the result is shown in the figure below. Which of the following correctly characterizes this reaction?

A) The reaction is exothermic.
B) The $\Delta$ H for the reaction has a + sign.
C) Energy could be considered to be a reactant in the equation for the reaction.
D) The energy (enthalpy) of the products is greater than the reactants.
E) This reaction consumes energy.