Benzene Is a Starting Material in the Synthesis of Nylon $\degree$

Benzene is a starting material in the synthesis of nylon fibers and polystyrene (styrofoam) . Its specific heat capacity is 1.74 J/(g ? K) . If 16.7 kJ of energy is absorbed by a 225-g sample of benzene at 20.0 $\degree$ C, what is its final temperature?

A) -22.7 $\degree$ C
B) 36.7 $\degree$ C
C) 42.7 $\degree$ C
D) 62.7 $\degree$ C
E) None of these choices is correct.