For the reaction $2H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \to 2H_2O_{(l)}$,the enthalpy change is $\Delta H = -571 \ kJ$. If the $H-H$ bond energy is $435 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and the $O=O$ bond energy is $498 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,calculate the average bond energy of the $O-H$ bond in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$.

  • A
    $484$
  • B
    $-484$
  • C
    $271$
  • D
    $-271$

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