Given that:
$2C_{(s)} + 2O_{2(g)} \to 2CO_{2(g)}$; $\Delta H = -787 \ kJ$
$H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(l)}$; $\Delta H = -286 \ kJ$
$C_2H_{2(g)} + \frac{5}{2} O_{2(g)} \to 2CO_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(l)}$; $\Delta H = -1301 \ kJ$
Calculate the heat of formation of acetylene $(C_2H_{2(g)})$ in $kJ$.

  • A
    $-1802$
  • B
    $+1802$
  • C
    $-800$
  • D
    $+228$

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