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An organic chemistry student attempted to synthesize o-toluic acid from toluene. The reaction did not go to completion and the student ended up with a mixture of o-toluic acid and toluene. Purify the o- toluic acid. Provide data to show positive identification and demonstrate its purity

Name: an organic chemistry student attempted to synthesize o toluic acid from toluene the reaction did not go to completion and the student ended up with a mixture of o toluic acid and toluene pur 61304
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Description: an organic chemistry student attempted to synthesize o toluic acid from toluene the reaction did not go to completion and the student ended up with a mixture of o toluic acid and toluene pur 61304

          An organic chemistry student attempted to synthesize o-toluic acid from toluene. The reaction did not go to completion and the student ended up with a mixture of o-toluic acid and toluene. Purify the o- toluic acid. Provide data to show positive identification and demonstrate its purity

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An organic chemistry student attempted to synthesize o-toluic acid from toluene. The reaction did not go to completion and the student ended up with a mixture of o-toluic acid and toluene. Purify the o- toluic acid. Provide data to show positive identification and demonstrate its purity