Rank the melting points of the following fatty acids from highest to lowest:
(1) cis-oleic(18:1)
(2) trans-oleic (18:1)
(3) linoleic (18:2)
(4) steraic (18:0)
(5) palmitic (16:0)
A)1 > 2 > 3>5>4
B) 4 > 5 > 2 > 1 > 3
C) 4 > 5 > 3 > 2 > 1
D)5 > 4 > 2>1>3
E) none of the above
Answer: B) 4 > 5 > 2 > 1 > 3