Enthalpy of $CH_4 + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \to CH_3OH$ is negative. If enthalpy of combustion of $CH_4$ and $CH_3OH$ and x and y respectively. Then which relation is correct : -

Question

( A ) x > y
( B ) x < y
( C ) x = y
( D ) x $\geq$ y