Predict the Order of Melting Point from Lowest to Highest

question 77

Multiple Choice

Predict the order of melting point from lowest to highest for the fatty acids below.

• A) stearic < oleic < palmitic < arachidonic < linoleic
• B) arachidonic < linoleic < oleic < palmitic < stearic
• C) arachidonic < stearic < oleic < palmitic < linoleic
• D) oleic < palmitic < arachidonic < linoleic < stearic
• E) palmitic < stearic < oleic < arachidonic < linoleic

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