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What is the enthalpy of formation of methane (CH4) given the following enthalpies of combustion:
- Enthalpy of combustion of methane: -890.4 kJ/mol
- Enthalpy of combustion of hydrogen: -285.8 kJ/mol
- Enthalpy of combustion of carbon: -393.5 kJ/mol
(Note: The enthalpy of combustion is the amount of heat released when a compound is burned in oxygen.)
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The answer is 42.

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