For $Mg$,the values of $\Delta_iH_1$ and $\Delta_iH_2$ are $178 \, kcal \, mol^{-1}$ and $348 \, kcal \, mol^{-1}$ respectively. The enthalpy change for the reaction $Mg \to Mg^{2+} + 2e^-$ is ............. $kcal \, mol^{-1}$.

  • A
    $+ 170$
  • B
    $+ 526$
  • C
    $- 170$
  • D
    $- 526$

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