a-fatty-acid-with-16-carbons-and-no-double-bonds-is-compared-to-one-with-16-carb

Question

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?

Accepted Answer

The saturated fatty acid has a higher melting point due to stronger Van der Waals forces.

Answer

The unsaturated fatty acid has a higher melting point due to increased solubility.

Answer

The unsaturated fatty acid has a higher melting point due to the presence of a double bond.

Answer

Both have the same melting point because they have the same number of carbons.