The enthalpy change of reaction = E(bonds broken) - E(bonds formed) = [2*BE(CO) + 1*BE(O2)] - [2*BE(CO2)] = 2*1074 + 499 - 2*(2*802) = -561 kJ/mol Solution The enthalpy change of reaction = E(bonds broken) - E(bonds formed) = [2*BE(CO) + 1*BE(O2)] - [2*BE(CO2)] = 2*1074 + 499 - 2*(2*802) = -561 kJ/mol.