Find the value of $x$ in $\text{kJ}$ using the following equations:
$H_2O_{(g)} + C_{(s)} \to CO_{(g)} + H_{2(g)} : \Delta H = 131 \ \text{kJ}$
$CO_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)} : \Delta H = -282 \ \text{kJ}$
$H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(g)} : \Delta H = -242 \ \text{kJ}$
$C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)} : \Delta H = x \ \text{kJ}$

  • A
    $-393$
  • B
    $-655$
  • C
    $+393$
  • D
    $+655$

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