Rank the Following Compounds in Order of Increasing Melting Point,putting

question 53

Multiple Choice

Rank the following compounds in order of increasing melting point,putting the compound with the least melting point first.

• A)II < I < III
• B)I < III < II
• C)I < II < III
• D)III < II < I

---

Definitions:

Glucose

A simple sugar and important energy source for living organisms, serving as a primary fuel molecule for metabolism.

Radioactively Labeled

A technique used in research that involves attaching radioactive isotopes to molecules or cells to trace biochemical processes or track the spread of substances in an organism.

Citric Acid

An organic acid that is a crucial intermediate in the citric acid cycle, involved in the metabolism of energy in living organisms, and widely used as a preservative and flavoring in the food industry.

Pyruvate

A key end-product of glycolysis, which is converted into acetyl CoA that enters the Krebs cycle when oxygen is present.