The enthalpies of formation of each of the compound involved in the chemical reaction presented above are given below:
CO2: -393.5 kJ/mol
CO: -99 kJ/mol
O2: 0 kJ/mol
As observed O2 will not have enthalpy of formation as it is a pure substance.
To calculate for the enthalpy of reaction,
enthalpy of formation of products - enthalpy of formation of reactants
= (-99 kJ/mol) - (-393.5 kJ/mol)
= 294.5 kJ/mol
ANSWER: 294.5 kJ/mol
