The enthalpy change involved in the oxidation of glucose is –2880 kJ/mol. Twenty five per cent of this energy is available for muscular work. If 100 kJ of muscular work is needed to walk 1 km, what is

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The enthalpy change involved in the oxidation of glucose is –2880 kJ/mol. Twenty five per cent of this energy is available for muscular work. If 100 kJ of muscular work is needed to walk 1 km, what is the maximum distance that a person will be able to walk after eating 120 g of glucose?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. Moles of glucose = . Total energy released = . Energy available for work = . Distance = .

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