Arrange the fatty acids from highest melting point to lowest melting point. Highest melting point Lowest melting point Answer Bank CH3(CH2)5CH=CH(CH2)7COOH CH3(CH2)10COOH CH3(CH2)14COOH CH3(CH2)4(CH=CHCH2)4(CH2)2COOH
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Fatty acids with more carbon atoms have higher melting points due to increased van der Waals forces between the longer hydrocarbon chains. So, we can arrange them based on the number of carbon atoms in the chain. Show more…
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