JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2021 - 20th July Morning Shift - No. 20)

An average person needs about 10000 kJ energy per day. The amount of glucose (molar mass = 180.0 g mol$$-$$1) needed to meet this energy requirement is ____________ g.

(Use : $$\Delta$$CH(glucose) = $$-$$2700 kJ mol$$-$$1)
Answer
667

Explanation

1 mole glucose give 2700 kJ energy,

so mole of glucose needed for 104 kJ energy

= $${{10000} \over {2700}} = 3.703$$ moles

Weight of glucose = 3.703 $$\times$$ 180 g/moles

= 666.666

$$\approx$$ 667 g

Hence, amount of glucose required is 667 g.

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