Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describe(s) the Relationship Between

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describe(s) the relationship between the structure of a fatty acid and its melting point?

• A) Saturated fatty acids have melting points that increase gradually with their molecular weights.
• B) The presence of a trans double bond in the fatty acid has a greater effect on its melting point than does the presence of a cis double bond.
• C) As the number of double bonds in a fatty acid increases, its melting point decreases.
• D) both A and C
• E) A, B, and C

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