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CHM 101 Thermochemistry II Objective Question
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What is the average fuel value for fats?
Options
A 17 kJ/g
B 29 kJ/g
C 38 kJ/g
Correct Answer
D 9 kJ/g
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fats have an average fuel value of 38 kJ/g. They release more than twice the energy per gram than carbohydrates or proteins due to high proportion of C-H bonds and low oxygen content.

Hint

The notes provide this value.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Thermochemistry II
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 828 of 1872
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