$C + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \to CO; \Delta H = -42 \ kJ$
$CO + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \to CO_2; \Delta H = -24 \ kJ$
The heat of formation of $CO_2$ is ..... $kJ$.

  • A
    $-16$
  • B
    $+66$
  • C
    $+16$
  • D
    $-66$

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