Given $C + O_2 \rightarrow CO_2$ : $\Delta H = -x \ kJ$ and $2CO + O_2 \rightarrow 2CO_2$ : $\Delta H^\circ = -y \ kJ$,find the enthalpy of formation of carbon monoxide.

  • A
    $\frac{2x - y}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{y - 2x}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{2x - y}{4}$
  • D
    $y - 2x$

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