Write a balanced equation for the complete oxidation of each of the following, and calculate the respiratory quotient for each substance.(a) Ethanol(b) Acetic acid(c) Stearic acid(d) Oleic acid(e) Linoleic acid

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Write a balanced equation for the complete oxidation of each of the following, and calculate the respiratory quotient for each substance.
(a) Ethanol
(b) Acetic acid
(c) Stearic acid
(d) Oleic acid
(e) Linoleic acid

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