The heats of formation of $CO_2$ and $H_2O$ are $-97 \, kcal$ and $-68 \, kcal$ respectively. The heat of combustion of benzene is $-783 \, kcal$. What is the heat of formation of benzene in $kcal$?

  • A
    $-3$
  • B
    $-5.8$
  • C
    $-61.8$
  • D
    $-97$

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