$X \, g$ of ethanol $(CH_3CHO)$ is burnt in a bomb calorimeter and $Y \, J$ of heat is produced. Then,which of the following is correct for the enthalpy of combustion?

  • A
    $\Delta U_{\text{combustion}} = -X \, J$
  • B
    $\Delta U_{\text{combustion}} = -Y \, J$
  • C
    $\Delta U_{\text{combustion}} = -\frac{44Y}{X} \, J \, mol^{-1}$
  • D
    $\Delta U_{\text{combustion}} = \frac{44Y}{X} \, J \, mol^{-1}$

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