Predict the fatty acid with the lowest melting point. A) trans 14:1 ($\Delta$⁷) B) cis 14:2 ($\Delta$^7,9) C) trans 14:2 ($\Delta$^7,9) D) cis 14:3 ($\Delta$^7,9,11)

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Fatty acids with more cis double bonds have lower melting points because the cis configuration introduces kinks that prevent tight packing. D, cis 14:3, with the highest number of cis double bonds, would have the lowest melting point.

Predict the Fatty Acid with the Lowest Melting Point Δ\DeltaΔ 7) B) Cis 14:2

Predict the Fatty Acid with the Lowest Melting Point $\Delta$ ⁷)
B) Cis 14:2