Carbon and Oxygen React to Give Carbon Dioxide

question 4

Multiple Choice

Carbon and oxygen react to give carbon dioxide.The reaction of 4.49 g C(s) with 9.21 g O₂(g) releases −113.2 kJ of heat.What is the enthalpy of formation of CO₂(g) ?

• A) −393 kJ
• B) −303 kJ
• C) −285.8 kJ
• D) −171 kJ
• E) −113.2 kJ

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