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A student was trying to determine the identity of an unknown compound. The melting point of the compound was 117-118oC.
The student narrowed the possible compound down to the following:
Compound | Melting Point Range |
acetanilide | 113-115oC |
fluorene | 114-116oC |
mandelic acid | 120-122oC |
Explain in detail how the student can experimentally determine and confirm the identity of their unknown.
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