Heat of combustion of two isomers $x$ and $y$ are $17 \ kJ/mol$ and $12 \ kJ/mol$ respectively. From this information,it may be concluded that:

  • A
    isomer $x$ is $5 \ kJ/mol$ more stable
  • B
    isomer $y$ is $5 \ kJ/mol$ less stable
  • C
    isomer $y$ has $5 \ kJ/mol$ more potential energy
  • D
    isomer $x$ is $5 \ kJ/mol$ less stable

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