NEET Biology question
The RQ value of oxalic acid is
Answer: (C)
Solution
Complete oxidation of oxalic acid: C2H2O4 + ½O2 → 2CO2 + H2O. RQ = CO2 evolved / O2 consumed = 2 / 0.5 = 4. The correct option is (c).
The RQ value of oxalic acid is
Complete oxidation of oxalic acid: C2H2O4 + ½O2 → 2CO2 + H2O. RQ = CO2 evolved / O2 consumed = 2 / 0.5 = 4. The correct option is (c).