α-linolenic acid has a lower melting point than ___________ because, although they have the same number of carbons, the former is an unsaturated fatty acid whereas the the latter is a saturated fatty acid.   A. palmitic acid   B. stearic acid   C. oleic acid   D. linoleic acid   E. arachidonic acid

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