Which of the following fatty acids has the lowest melting point?
A) stearic acid
B) oleic acid
C) linoleic acid
D) linolenic acid

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Linolenic acid has the lowest melting point because it has the highest degree of unsaturation, meaning it has more double bonds that introduce kinks in the carbon chain and hinder close packing, resulting in a lower melting point compared to the other fatty acids.

Which of the Following Fatty Acids Has the Lowest Melting