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Challenge Question (General Chemistry)

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In the body, the fat, tristearin, \(\sf \color{blue}{C_{57}H_{110}O_6}\), is oxidized to carbon dioxide. Show the \(\sf \color{red}{balanced}\) chemical reaction for the overall combustion reaction of tristearin.

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C57H110O6 + 81.5O2 --> 57CO2 + 55H2O

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Heat should be on the product side......because we all know.....combustion is an exothermic reaction.

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