The reaction $CH_{4(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \to CH_3Cl_{(g)} + HCl_{(g)}$ has $\Delta H = -25 \, kcal$. Given bond energies $BE(C-H) = 84 \, kcal$,$BE(H-Cl) = 103 \, kcal$,$BE(C-Cl) = x$,and $BE(Cl-Cl) = y$. If $\frac{x}{y} = \frac{9}{5}$,then find the value of $y$. (in $, kcal$)

  • A
    $70$
  • B
    $62$
  • C
    $57.85$
  • D
    $80$

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