First we try to arrange the given value for the enthalpy of formation of water and Carbon dioxide.
H2 (g) + 1/2 O2 (g) --> H2O (l) ΔH = -285.5
C(s) + O2 (g) --> CO2 (g) ΔH = -393.5
and we...
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