The Reaction of Sulfur Dioxide Gas with Oxygen to Form $\rightarrow$

The reaction of sulfur dioxide gas with oxygen to form sulfur trioxide gas at 25 C and 1 atm releases approximately 198.5 kJ of heat while absorbing approximately 2.5 kJ of work.Which of the following is true?
2SO₂ (g) + O₂(g) $\rightarrow$ 2 SO₃(g)

A) The reaction enthalpy cannot be determined without more information.
B) The reaction is endothermic and $\Delta$ E is less positive than $\Delta$ H.
C) The reaction is endothermic and $\Delta$ E is more positive than $\Delta$ H .
D) The reaction is exothermic and $\Delta$ E is more negative than $\Delta$ H .
E) The reaction is exothermic and $\Delta$ E is less negative than $\Delta$ H .