Question

With the increase in carbon number in fatty acid chain, the melting point-

A decreases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B increases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C first decreases then increases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D first increases then decreases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E remains same Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The size of fatty acid and double bond determines the melting point. A longer carbon chain increases the melting point while the increase in double bond decreases the melting point.

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