Suppose an animal is oxidizing food according to the following reaction:
C₁₆H₃₂O₂ + 23 O₂ SYMBOL 174 \f "Symbol" 16 CO₂ + 6 H₂O + 10,042 kJ/mol. What is the respiratory quotient?

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Suppose an animal is oxidizing food according to the following reaction:C16H32O2 + 23 O2 SYMBOL 174 \f "Symbol" 16 CO2 + 6 H2O + 10,042 kJ/mol. What is the respiratory quotient?

Suppose an animal is oxidizing food according to the following reaction:
C₁₆H₃₂O₂ + 23 O₂ SYMBOL 174 \f "Symbol" 16 CO₂ + 6 H₂O + 10,042 kJ/mol. What is the respiratory quotient?