Asked • 01/29/24

List the fatty acids in order of increasing melting points. A. Linoleic acid B. α-Linolenic acid C. Oleic acid D. Stearic acid * where would you expect 18:1 trans fatty acid to fall in this list?




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Connie R. answered • 01/29/24

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alpha-Linolenic (18:3) < Linoleic (18:2) < Oleic acid (18:2) < Stearic acid (18:0)

Increasing or decreasing melting point is due to the number of double bonds in the lipid molecule.


Where would you expect 18:1 trans fatty acid to fall in this list?

Answer: Between stearic acid and oleic acid.

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