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Heat of combustion of two isomer x and y are 17 kJ/mol and 12 kJ/mol respectively. From this information it may be concluded that :

A

isomer x is 5 kJ/mol more stable

B

isomer y is 5 kJ/mol less stable

C

isomer y has 5 kJ/mol more potential energy

D

isomer x is 5 kJ/mol less stable

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The correct Answer is:
D
Stability `prop (1)/("heat of combution")`
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