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    Palmitic Acid (Hexadecanoic Acid)has a Melting Point of 63°C
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Palmitic Acid (Hexadecanoic Acid)has a Melting Point of 63°C

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Palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid)has a melting point of 63°C.Palmitoleic acid (9-hexadecenoic acid)has a melting point of 32°C.Explain this difference in melting points.

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