Given $C + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 94.2 \ kcal$,$\Delta H = -94.2 \ kcal$; $H_2 + 1/2 O_2 \rightarrow H_2O + 68.3 \ kcal$,$\Delta H = -68.3 \ kcal$ and $CH_4 + 2O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O + 210.8 \ kcal$,$\Delta H = -210.8 \ kcal$. Calculate the heat of formation of methane $(CH_4)$ in $kcal$.

  • A
    $-20$
  • B
    $47.3$
  • C
    $45.9$
  • D
    $-47.3$

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