Given: $S + \frac{3}{2} O_2 \to SO_3 + 2x \ \text{kcal}$,$\Delta H = -2x \ \text{kcal}$ and $SO_2 + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \to SO_3 + y \ \text{kcal}$,$\Delta H = -y \ \text{kcal}$. Find the heat of formation of $SO_2$.

  • A
    $y - 2x$
  • B
    $2x - y$
  • C
    $x + y$
  • D
    $2x + y$

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