Benzene Is a Starting Material in the Synthesis of Nylon

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°C, what is its final temperature?

A) −22.7°C
B) 36.7°C
C) 42.7°C
D) 62.7°C
E) None of these choices are correct.