Given that the bond energy of $H-H$ bonds is $436 \ kJ/mol$,$O-H$ bonds is $464 \ kJ/mol$,and $O=O$ bonds is $496 \ kJ/mol$,what is the approximate heat of reaction for $2H_2 + O_2 \longrightarrow 2H_2O$ in $kJ/mol$?

  • A
    $-488$
  • B
    $-440$
  • C
    $440$
  • D
    $488$

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