I always thought that if a molecule does not pack as tightly, it will have a lower boiling point and a lower melting point. Therefore, an unsaturated fatty acid creates a kink and decreases packing. So shouldn't the mp and bp should be lower?
However, in ferralis bio notes, it says the mp would decrease and the bp would increase in unsaturated fatty acids. It says:
"Double bonds increase bond polarity (area of increased electron density!), increasing boiling point due to polarity."
But during melting and boiling point, we are NOT breaking the double bonds, but just breaking the intermolecular forces. So double bonds should have nothing to do with mp and bp. So alkanes>alkenes>alkynes in boiling point and melting point because alkanes have more saturation and higher MW due to more hydrogens. This will allow for more intermolecular force attractions.
Also after watching Chad's videos: he says branching increases mp and decreases bp. Does this trend only apply if it is symmetrical branching? If its asymmetrical branching, mp and bp would both decrease correct?
However, in ferralis bio notes, it says the mp would decrease and the bp would increase in unsaturated fatty acids. It says:
"Double bonds increase bond polarity (area of increased electron density!), increasing boiling point due to polarity."
But during melting and boiling point, we are NOT breaking the double bonds, but just breaking the intermolecular forces. So double bonds should have nothing to do with mp and bp. So alkanes>alkenes>alkynes in boiling point and melting point because alkanes have more saturation and higher MW due to more hydrogens. This will allow for more intermolecular force attractions.
Also after watching Chad's videos: he says branching increases mp and decreases bp. Does this trend only apply if it is symmetrical branching? If its asymmetrical branching, mp and bp would both decrease correct?
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