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  4. In the given equation below, identify the compound which is being oxidized and calculate the R.Q. of the same. 2(C51 H98 O6)+145O2 arrow 102CO2+98H2O+energy

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Q. In the given equation below, identify the compound which is being oxidized and calculate the R.Q. of the same.
$2\left(C_{51} H_{98} O_{6}\right)+145O_{2} \rightarrow 102CO_{2}+98H_{2}O+energy$

NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020Respiration in Plants

Solution:

When fats are used in respiration, the RQ is less than 1. Calculations for fatty acid, tripalmitin, if used as a substrate is shown:
Solution
Thus, R.Q. = 0.7