Given that $C + O_{2} \longrightarrow CO_{2} ; \Delta H^{\circ} = -x \ kJ$ and $2 CO + O_{2} \longrightarrow 2 CO_{2} ; \Delta H^{\circ} = -y \ kJ$. The heat of formation of carbon monoxide will be

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

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