Given the thermochemical equation,$2 H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 H_2O_{(l)}$; $\Delta H = -571.6 \ kJ$. The heat of decomposition of water is:

  • A
    $ -571.6 \ kJ $
  • B
    $ +571.6 \ kJ $
  • C
    $ -1143.2 \ kJ $
  • D
    $ +285.8 \ kJ $

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