The Reaction That Represents the Standard Enthalpy of Formation for Benzene

Multiple Choice

The reaction that represents the standard enthalpy of formation for benzene (C₆H₆) is:

A) 6 C(diamond) + 3 H₂(g) $\rarr$ C₆H₆(l)
B) 6 C(graphite) + 6 H(g) $\rarr$ C₆H₆(l)
C) C₆H₆(l) + 15/2 O₂(g) $\rarr$ 6 CO₂(g) + 3 H₂O(g)
D) 6 C(graphite) + 3 H₂(g) $\rarr$ C₆H₆(l)
E) C₆H₆(l) $\rarr$ 6 C(graphite) + 3 H₂(g)