Given the following thermochemical equations:
$C_{(s)} + O_{2_{(g)}} \to CO_{2_{(g)}} + 94.2 \, kcal$
$H_{2_{(g)}} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2_{(g)}} \to H_2O_{(l)} + 68.3 \, kcal$
$CH_{4_{(g)}} + 2O_{2_{(g)}} \to CO_{2_{(g)}} + 2H_2O_{(l)} + 210.8 \, kcal$
Calculate the heat of formation of methane in $kcal$.

  • A
    $-45.9$
  • B
    $-47.8$
  • C
    $-20.0$
  • D
    $-47.3$

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