We have
C + 2H2 + 1/2 O2 ----> CH3OH
The heat of formation value is -201.0 KJ/mol
We want to find the change in enthalpy is 2.4 g of carbon is used
Moles Carbon = 0.1998
0.1998x(-201.0) = -40.2 KJ
Why is the book dividing 201.0 by 0.1998 to get -1006.0 KJ/Mol C?
We are using less carbon so there should be less energy released.