Although naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acids have the Zconfiguration, elaidic acid...

Although naturally occurring unsaturated fatty acids have the Zconfiguration, elaidic acid, a C18 fatty acid having an E double bond, is present in processed foods such as margarine and cooking oils. Predict how the melting point of elaidic acid compares with the melting points of stearic and oleic acids (Table 10.2).