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Human body requires 2370 k.cal of energy daily. If the heat of combusition of glucose is 790 K. cal/mole the amount of glucose required for daily consumption is

A

650 g

B

540 g

C

327 g

D

490 g

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The correct Answer is:
B
`(2370)/(790)=3` moles of glucose is required
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