Chemistry · THERMODYNAMICS

The standard enthalpy of combustion of benzene, \( \text{C}_6\text{H}_6(l) \), is \( -3267.0\text{ kJ mol}^{-1} \). If the standard enthalpies of formation of \( \text{CO}_2(g) \) and \( \text{H}_2\text{O}(l) \) are \( -393.5\text{ kJ mol}^{-1} \) and \( -285.83\text{ kJ mol}^{-1} \) respectively, what is the standard enthalpy of formation (\( \Delta_f H^\ominus \)) of benzene?

1. A
   \( -48.51\text{ kJ mol}^{-1} \)
2. B
   \( -97.02\text{ kJ mol}^{-1} \)
3. C
   \( +97.02\text{ kJ mol}^{-1} \)
4. D
   \( +48.51\text{ kJ mol}^{-1} \)