In the precipitation step of Experiment 2, we used 12 M HCl, however, in the extraction we used 3 M NaOH. Why was a concentrated acid used to recover the benzoic acid, but a dilute base for the extraction? Your discussion should address safety, the concentrations of these solutions, and their purpose in their respective techniques. Your answer in question 2 should inform some of your discussion. Discussions should be made in five sentences or less.