If the following reaction C₁₅H₃₁COOH₂₃0₂ -> 16CO₂ + 16H₂O takes place in a closed system and the rate of production of CO₂ is measured to be 48 mmol/min:
a. What is the rate of consumption of 0₂ (in mmol/min)?
b. What is the rate of consumption of C₁₅H₃₁COOH (in mmol/min)?
c. How does the mass of the reactants compare to the mass of the products?