The difference in melting points between trans-oleic acid (18:1,D9)(44.5C) and cis-oleic acid (18:1,D9) (13.4C) is due t
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2021 4:02 am
The difference in melting points between trans-oleic acid
(18:1,D9)(44.5C) and cis-oleic acid (18:1,D9) (13.4C) is due to the
fact that trans double bond puts a kink or bend in the hydrocarbon
chain, while the cis-oleic acid is more or less fully extended. The
cis configuration allows better packing in a crystal than the trans
arrangement, and hence has a higher melting point. *
True
False
(18:1,D9)(44.5C) and cis-oleic acid (18:1,D9) (13.4C) is due to the
fact that trans double bond puts a kink or bend in the hydrocarbon
chain, while the cis-oleic acid is more or less fully extended. The
cis configuration allows better packing in a crystal than the trans
arrangement, and hence has a higher melting point. *
True
False