If $C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}$,$\Delta H = -X$,and $CO_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}$,$\Delta H = -Y$,calculate $\Delta_f H$ for $CO_{(g)}$ formation.

  • A
    $-Y - X$
  • B
    $Y - X$
  • C
    $X + Y$
  • D
    $Y + X$

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