Which of the following fatty acids is likely to have the lowest melting point? $$CH_3CH=CH(CH_2)_8CH=CHCOOH$$ $$CH_3CH=CH(CH_2)_6CH=CHCOOH$$ $$CH_3(CH_2)_8CH=CHCOOH$$ $$CH_3(CH_2)_{10}CH=CHCOOH$$
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