If the volume of $C O_{2}$ liberated during respiration is more than the volume of $O_{2}$ used the respiratory substances will be

Fats

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Organic acid

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Solution

The correct option is A Organic acid
Organic acids have more volume of $C O_{2}$ liberated during respiration than the volume of $O_{2}$ used. Therefore, the R.Q. value will be greater than one. E.g., R.Q of oxalic acid is 4.

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