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    Question

    With the increase in carbon number in fatty acid chain, the melting point-

    A decreases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B increases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C first decreases then increases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D first increases then decreases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E remains same Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The size of fatty acid and double bond determines the melting point. A longer carbon chain increases the melting point while the increase in double bond decreases the melting point.

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