$H_2 + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \to H_2O; \Delta H = -68.39 \ kcal$
$K + H_2O + \text{water} \to KOH_{(aq)} + \frac{1}{2} H_2; \Delta H = -48 \ kcal$
$KOH + \text{water} \to KOH_{(aq)}; \Delta H = -14 \ kcal$
The heat of formation of $KOH$ is (in $kcal$):

  • A
    $-68.39 + 48 - 14$
  • B
    $-68.39 - 48 + 14$
  • C
    $68.39 - 48 + 14$
  • D
    $68.39 + 48 + 14$

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