Which one of the following fatty acids has the lowest melting point?

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Lauric acid has the lowest melting point among the given options due to its shorter carbon chain length and the presence of a polar functional group (carboxyl group) which increases the intermolecular space and weakens the intermolecular forces, making it easier to melt. The other options have longer carbon chain lengths which increase the van der Waals forces and hence their melting points.

Which One of the Following Fatty Acids Has the Lowest