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An hourly energy requirement of an astronaut can be satisfied by the energy released when 34 grams of sucrose (`C_(12)H_(22)O_(11)`) are burnt in his body. How many grams of oxygen would he need to be carried in space capsule to meet his requirement for one day ?

A

`916.2` gm

B

`91.62` gm

C

`8.162` gm

D

`9.162` gm

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