Which of the Following Leads to an Increase in the Melting

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following leads to an increase in the melting point of a fatty acid?

• A)increase in the length of the carbon chain
• B)increase in the amount of unsaturation
• C)decrease in the number of hydrogen atoms per carbon atom
• D)All of the choices are correct.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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