Calculate the enthalpy of formation of ethylene $(C_2H_4)$ from the following data:
$(I)$ $C_{\text{(graphite)}} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow CO_{2(g)}$; $\Delta H = -393.5 \ kJ$
$(II)$ $H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_2O_{(l)}$; $\Delta U = -256.2 \ kJ$
$(III)$ $C_2H_{4(g)} + 3 O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 CO_{2(g)} + 2 H_2O_{(l)}$; $\Delta H = -1410.8 \ kJ$ (in $kJ$)

  • A
    $54.1$
  • B
    $44.8$
  • C
    $51.4$
  • D
    $48.4$

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