The net heat of combustion of the hydrocarbon fuels is

A.equal to the gross heat of combustion of the hydrocarbon fuels
B.greater than the gross heat of combustion of the hydrocarbon fuels
C.equal to the gross heat of combustion minus the latent heat of condensation of the water formed during the combustion reaction
D.equal to the latent heat of condensation of the water formed during the combustion reaction.