On combustion,carbon forms two oxides $CO$ and $CO_2$. The heat of formation of $CO_2$ gas is $-94.3 \, kcal$ and that of $CO$ is $-26.0 \, kcal$. The heat of combustion of carbon is.......$kcal$.

  • A
    $26.0$
  • B
    $-94.3$
  • C
    $68.3$
  • D
    $-120.3$

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