A good sample of benzoic acid melts at 121-122˚C. However, a student had a sample that melted over a range of 114 to 118 ˚C. What did the student conclude about this sample?

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A good sample of benzoic acid melts at 121-122˚C. However, a student had a sample that melted over a range of 114 to 118 ˚C. What did the student conclude about this sample?
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