The heat evolved in the combustion of benzene is represented by the equation: C₆H₆ + 7.5 O₂ = 6CO₂ + 3H₂O, ΔH = 3264.6 kJ/kg. mole The heat energy change, when 39 gm of C₆H₆ is burnt in an open container, will be __________ kJ/kgmole.

• A. +1632.3
• B. +816.15
• C. -1632.3
• D. -2448.45

Answer: (C)