For the following reaction,
$C (diamond) + O_2 \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}$; $\Delta H = -97.6 \ kcal$
$C (graphite) + O_2 \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}$; $\Delta H = -94.3 \ kcal$
The heat change for the conversion of $1 \ g$ of $C (diamond) \rightarrow C (graphite)$ is (in $kcal$)

  • A
    $1.59$
  • B
    $0.1375$
  • C
    $0.55$
  • D
    $0.275$

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