Compare the heat evolved at constant pressure per mole of oxygen in the combustion of sucrose (C

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Compare the heat evolved at constant pressure per mole of oxygen in the combustion of sucrose (C12H22O11) and palmitic acid (C16H32O2) with the combustion of a typical protein, for which the empirical formula is C4.3H6.6NO. Assume for the protein that the combustion yields N2(g), CO2(g), and H2O(l). Assume that the enthalpies for combustion of sucrose, palmitic acid, and a typical protein are 5647 kJ mol–1, 10,035 kJ mol–1, and 22.0 kJ g−1, respectively. Based on these calculations, determine the average heat evolved per mole of oxygen consumed, assuming combustion of equal moles of sucrose, palmitic acid, and protein.

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321812001

3rd edition

Authors: Thomas Engel, Philip Reid

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