$CH_4 + \frac{1}{2}O_2 \to CH_3OH$ is an exothermic reaction $(\Delta H < 0)$. If the enthalpies of combustion of $CH_4$ and $CH_3OH$ are $x$ and $y$ respectively,which of the following relations is correct?

  • A
    $x > y$
  • B
    $x < y$
  • C
    $x = y$
  • D
    $x \geq y$

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