An unknown compound is suspected to be acetanilide (mp 113.5-114). What would happen to the melting point if this unknown were mixed with an equal quantity of pure acetanilide?  The melting point would remain close to the authentic sample melting point. none of these answers are correct. the mix sample would show a melting point elevation. the mix sample would show a melting point depression.

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An unknown compound is suspected to be acetanilide (mp 113.5-114). What would happen to the melting point if this unknown were mixed with an equal quantity of pure acetanilide? 

The melting point would remain close to the authentic sample melting point.

none of these answers are correct.

the mix sample would show a melting point elevation.

the mix sample would show a melting point depression.

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