Arrange the fatty acids from highest melting point to lowest melting point. Highest melting point CH3(CH2)14COOH CH3(CH2)12COOH CH3(CH2)4(CH=CHCH2)4(CH2)2COOH CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH Lowest melting point
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The more carbon atoms a fatty acid has, the higher its melting point. This is because the longer the carbon chain, the more surface area it has, which increases the strength of the van der Waals forces (intermolecular forces) between the molecules, requiring more Show more…
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