Calculate the enthalpy for the following reaction using the given bond energies $(kJ/mol)$:
$(C-H = 414; O-H = 463; H-Cl = 431; C-Cl = 326; C-O = 335)$
$CH_3OH_{(g)} + HCl_{(g)} \rightarrow CH_3Cl_{(g)} + H_2O_{(g)}$

  • A
    $-23 \ kJ/mol$
  • B
    $-42 \ kJ/mol$
  • C
    $-59 \ kJ/mol$
  • D
    None of these

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