A- The product may not be benzoic acid.       B- The benzoic acid may still contain hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride that have not been washed out.       C- The benzoic acid may not have dried completely yet.       D- The first three options are all

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The melting point of benzoic acid is reported in the literature as 122.3°C. What can you deduce if the melting point of the benzoic acid you have prepared is 121.6°? *
 
 
 
A- The product may not be benzoic acid.
 
 
 
B- The benzoic acid may still contain hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride that have not been washed out.
 
 
 
C- The benzoic acid may not have dried completely yet.
 
 
 
D- The first three options are all correct.
 
 
 
E- The first three options are incorrect.
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