Which of the following is true regarding the stability of the cis and trans configurations of unsaturated fatty acids?

A) The cis configuration is more stable.
B) The trans configuration is more stable.
C) The cis and trans configurations have equal stability.
D) The relative stabilities vary depending on the number of carbon atoms in the fatty acid.


B

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