The standard enthalpies of combustion of $C_6H_{6(l)}$,$C(graphite)$ and $H_{2(g)}$ are respectively $-3270 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,$-394 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $-286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. What is the standard enthalpy of formation of $C_6H_{6(l)}$ in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$?

  • A
    $-48$
  • B
    $+48$
  • C
    $-480$
  • D
    $+480$

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