Calculate the enthalpy of formation of carbon monoxide $(CO).$ Given: $C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}, \Delta H = -393.3 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $CO_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}, \Delta H = -282.2 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}.$

  • A
    $-111.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
  • B
    $676.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
  • C
    $-282.8 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
  • D
    $300.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

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