why conversion of maleic acid and fumaric acid needs a high temperature? why in my experiment my melting point of fumaric acid is high at 300 degree celcius? is it okay? meanwhile, maleic acid have a bit lower melting point at 155 degree celsius. Why?

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why conversion of maleic acid and fumaric acid needs a high temperature? why in my experiment my melting point of fumaric acid is high at 300 degree celcius? is it okay? meanwhile, maleic acid have a bit lower melting point at 155 degree celsius. Why?

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