Given the reactions:
$C + \frac{1}{2}O_2 \to CO : \Delta H = -12 \ kJ$
$CO + \frac{1}{2}O_2 \to CO_2 : \Delta H = -10 \ kJ$
For the reaction $C + O_2 \to CO_2 : \Delta H = x \ kJ$,the value of $x$ is: (in $kJ$)

  • A
    $-2$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $-22$
  • D
    $-16$

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