JCECE Engineering JCECE Engineering Solved Paper-2015

  • question_answer
    The highest calorific value is found in

    A)  proteins            

    B)  fats

    C)  vitamins             

    D)   carbohydrates

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    \[1\,\,g\] fat provide \[37\,\,kJ\] of energy on oxidation while \[1\,\,g\] carbohydrate on oxidation gives \[17\,\,kJ\] of energy. Hence, fat has highest calorific value.


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