Q. Respiratory Quotient (RQ) value of tripalmitin is :
A) 0.9
B) 0.7
C) 0.07
D) 0.09
Explanation
[Solution] $2C_{51}H_{98}O_6 + 145O_2 \rightarrow 102CO_2 + 98H_2O$; RQ = 102/145 = 0.7. Answer (2).
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