$PbO$ exists in two crystalline forms: yellow and red. The standard enthalpies of formation for these two forms are $-217.3 \ kJ/mol$ and $-219.0 \ kJ/mol$,respectively. Calculate the enthalpy of transition for the process: $PbO \text{ (yellow)} \rightarrow PbO \text{ (red)}$ in $kJ/mol$.

  • A
    $-2.3$
  • B
    $-1.3$
  • C
    $-1.7$
  • D
    $-2.5$

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