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Enthalpy of\[C{{H}_{4}}+1/2{{O}_{2}}\to C{{H}_{3}}OH\] is negative. If enthalpy of combustion of \[C{{H}_{4}}\] and \[C{{H}_{3}}OH\]are 'x' and 'y' respectively, then which of the following relations is correct?

A)  \[x>y\]            

B)  \[x<y\]        

C)  \[x\text{ }=\text{ }y\]              

D)  None of these