The enthalpy change for the reaction, 2CO (g) + O2 (g) 2 CO2 (g), can be calculated from ΔHf values for each reactant and product. Which substance or substances in this equation have a ΔHf value equal to 0.0 kilojoules?
O2 (g)
CO (g)
O2 (g) and CO (g)
CO2 (g)

The enthalpy of formation of elements in their native state is considered to be zero. Oxygen in nature occurs as O₂, so its enthalpy of formation will be zero.

the other given species are not elements, they are compounds.

CO and CO₂ both are compounds so they cannot have enthalpy of formation equal to zero.

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The enthalpy change for the reaction, 2CO (g) + O2 (g) 2 CO2 (g), can be calculated from ΔHf values for each reactant and product. Which substance or substances in this equation have a ΔHf value equal to 0.0 kilojoules? O2 (g) CO (g) O2 (g) and CO (g) CO2 (g)

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The enthalpy change for the reaction, 2CO (g) + O2 (g) 2 CO2 (g), can be calculated from ΔHf values for each reactant and product. Which substance or substances in this equation have a ΔHf value equal to 0.0 kilojoules?
O2 (g)
CO (g)
O2 (g) and CO (g)
CO2 (g)