The enthalpy of formation $(\Delta H_f)$ of methanol,formaldehyde and water are $-239, -116$ and $-286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ respectively. The enthalpy change for the oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde and water in $kJ$ is

  • A
    $-136$
  • B
    $-173$
  • C
    $163$
  • D
    $-163$

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