Given that:
C + O2 → CO2; ΔH0 = –x kJ
2 CO + O2 → 2O2; ΔH 0 = –y kJ
the enthalpy of formation of CO will be
1
(y – 2x)/2
2
y – 2x
3
2x – y
4
(x – y)/y
5
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Given that:
C + O2 → CO2; ΔH0 = –x kJ
2 CO + O2 → 2O2; ΔH 0 = –y kJ
the enthalpy of formation of CO will be