Rank the following fatty acids from highest melting point to lowest melting point:
A) CH3(CH2)4(CH=CHCH2)4(CH2)2COOH
B) CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH
C) CH3(CH2)10COOH
D) CH3(CH2)14COOH
Which of the following four statements about fatty acid melting points are true? More then one can be correct.
1. A saturated fatty acid with a greater molecular weight has a higher melting point than a saturated fatty acid with a lower molecular weight.
2. A saturated fatty acid with a greater molecular weight has a lower melting point than a saturated fatty acid with a lower molecular weight.
3. A saturated fatty acid has a higher melting point than an unsaturated fatty acid.
4. A saturated fatty acid has a lower melting point than an unsaturated fatty acid.