For a reaction \( 2\text{CO (g)} + \text{O}_2 \text{(g)} \rightarrow 2\text{CO}_2 \text{(g)} \),
Given:
\[
\Delta_r G^\circ = -128 \, \text{kJ}, \quad \Delta_r S^\circ = -40 \, \text{JK}^{-1}, \quad T = 300 \, \text{K}
\]
Calculate \( \Delta_r U \) (in kJ).