Which fatty acid would you expect to have the lowest melting point? A) CH3(CH2)10COOH B) CH3(CH2)16COOH C) CH3(CH2)19COOH D) CH3CH=CH(CH2)19COOH E) CH3(CH2)3COOH
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Fatty acids are long chain carboxylic acids. The melting point of fatty acids is determined by the length of the carbon chain and the presence of double bonds. Show more…
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