Given the following thermochemical equations:
$(i) S_{(s)} + \frac{3}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow SO_{3(g)} + 2x \, kcal$
$(ii) SO_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow SO_{3(g)} + y \, kcal$
Find the heat of formation of $SO_{2(g)}$.

  • A
    $(2x + y)$
  • B
    $(y - 2x)$
  • C
    $(2x - y)$
  • D
    $(2x / y)$

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