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Formation of carbon dioxide hinders in calculating the heat of formation of:

Correct answer: C. CO

  • A. CCl4
  • B. O3
  • C. CO
  • D. C

Explanation

The heat of formation of carbon monoxide is difficult to determine because carbon tends to form carbon dioxide when burned in oxygen. Preventing complete oxidation to CO₂ requires precise control, making the direct calculation of CO's heat of formation challenging.

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