What Effect Does a Bend in a Fatty Acid Have

question 96

Multiple Choice

What effect does a bend in a fatty acid have upon the melting point of the compound, and why?

• A)It raises the melting point because intermolecular forces are decreased.
• B)It lowers the melting point because intermolecular forces are increased.
• C)It lowers the melting point because intermolecular forces are decreased.
• D)It raises the melting point because intermolecular forces are increased.

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