A sample of benzoic acid is contaminated with methyl red, a compound that is soluble in cold water.  Which will be necessary to purify it? a) hot gravity filtration  b) vacuum filtration c) both Explain your answer.

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A sample of benzoic acid is contaminated with methyl red, a compound that is soluble in cold water.  Which will be necessary to purify it?

a) hot gravity filtration  b) vacuum filtration c) both

Explain your answer.

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