The RQ value of oxalic acid is
a)
1.0
b)
0.7
c)
4
d)
The RQ value of oxalic acid is
a)
1.0
b)
0.7
c)
4
d)
Question ID - 4977 | SaraNextGen Top Answer
The RQ value of oxalic acid is
a)
1.0
b)
0.7
c)
4
d)
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The RQ value of oxalic acid is |
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a) |
1.0 |
b) |
0.7 |
c) |
4 |
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1 Answer
127 votes
Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -
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(c) Respiratory Quotient (RQ) is the ratio of volume of C 2(COOH)2 +
RQ = |
released to the volume of 
absorbed during respiration. In case of organic acids (eg., oxalic acid), more C
is released than the 
absorbed. Hence, RQ of organic acids is always more than one.
4C
+ 2
O + Energy
= 4127 votes
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