Below is the table that shows effects of carbon bonds on melting point:
Effects of Carbon Bonds on Melting Bond
Fatty Acid
Number of Carbons
Number of Double Bonds
Melting Point (degree Celsius)
Stearic acid
18
0
69.6
Oleic acid
18
1
14
Linoleic acid
18
2
minus 5
Linoleic acid
18
3
minus 11