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Palmitic acid is a common saturated fatty acid found in palm oil.

The equation for the complete oxidation of palmitic acid is:

\text{C}_{16}\text{H}_{32}\text{O}_2 + 23\text{ O}_2 \rightarrow 16\text{ CO}_2 + 16\text{ H}_2\text{O}

What is the respiratory quotient (RQ) of palmitic acid?

$0.70$

$0.85$

$1.00$

$1.44$

Palmitic acid is a common saturated fatty acid found in palm oil.

The equation for the complete oxidation of palmitic acid is:

\text{C}_{16}\text{H}_{32}\text{O}_2 + 23\text{ O}_2 \rightarrow 16\text{ CO}_2 + 16\text{ H}_2\text{O}

What is the respiratory quotient (RQ) of palmitic acid?

$0.70$

$0.85$

$1.00$

$1.44$

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