In the reaction 2C + O2-> 2CO, if the heat liberated is 10 J, what is the heat of formation of CO?
(a) -5 J
(b) 5 J
(c) -10 J
(d) 10 J
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This interesting question is from Standard Heat (Enthalpy) of Formation topic in chapter Application of Energy Balances in the Absence of Chemical Reactions and Energy Balances: How to Account for Chemical Reaction of Basic Chemical Engineering