A fatty acid with 16 carbons and no double bonds is compared to one with 16 carbons and one cis double bond. Which has a higher melting point and why?

• A. The unsaturated fatty acid has a higher melting point due to increased solubility.
• B. The unsaturated fatty acid has a higher melting point due to the presence of a double bond.
• C. The saturated fatty acid has a higher melting point due to stronger Van der Waals forces.
• D. Both have the same melting point because they have the same number of carbons.

Answer: (C)