Saturated fats and oils have ___ melting points than unsaturated fats and oils because of greater ___ forces between molecules.
A) lower,hydrogen bonding
B) higher,London dispersion
C) higher,hydrogen bonding
D) higher,dipole-dipole
E) lower,London dispersion

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Saturated fats and oils have higher melting points than unsaturated fats and oils because their molecules can pack closely together, leading to stronger London dispersion forces. Unsaturated fats have kinks in their chains due to double bonds, preventing tight packing and resulting in lower melting points.

Saturated Fats and Oils Have ___ Melting Points Than Unsaturated