The heat of combustion of $CH_{4(g)}$,$C_{(graphite)}$ and $H_{2(g)}$ are $-20 \ kcal$,$-40 \ kcal$ and $-10 \ kcal$ respectively. The heat of formation of methane is.......$kcal$.

  • A
    $-4$
  • B
    $+40$
  • C
    $-80$
  • D
    $+80$

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