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. Number of oxygen atoms required for complete oxidation of one molecule of pyruvic acid

a. 2 

b. 4

c. 6

d. 8

Best Answer

c.

1 molecule of glucose requires 6O2 for complete oxidation. 1 glucose produces 2 pyruvic acid molecules and therefore, 3O2 or 6 atoms of oxygen are required for 1 molecule of pyruvic acid.

 

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