The standard enthalpy of combustion for xylene, C8H10(l) , is -3908 kJ mol-1. Using this information and the standard enthalpies of formation of the following, H°f:H2O(l) = -285.9 kJ mol-1; CO2(g) = -393.5 kJ mol-1, calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of C8H10(l) , in kJ mol-1.Hint: To begin, determine the thermochemical equation associated with the standard enthalpy for the formation of xylene.
A) -669.5 kJ
B) +3228.6 kJ
C) -3228.6 kJ
D) +4587.4 kJ
E) +8485.5 kJ
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