Unknown X mixed in a 50/50 ratio with acetaminophen yielded a melting range of 154-162°C · - Unknown X mixed in a 50/50 ratio with 1,4-dihydroxybenzene yielded a melting range of 169-172°C Given the data above, what is the identity of unknown X? (Multiple Choice: Only one answer is correct, and only one answer can be selected)   A. 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene B.Neither acetaminophen or 1,4-dihydroxybenzene C. Acetaminophen

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You suspect a given substance, unknown X, to be either pure acetaminophen (melting point = 169°C) or pure 1,4-dihydroxybenzene (melting point = 172°C). Subsequently, you perform a mixed melting point analysis by making the following three samples that yield the results below: ·

- Unknow X alone yielded a melting range of 165-169°C ·

- Unknown X mixed in a 50/50 ratio with acetaminophen yielded a melting range of 154-162°C ·

- Unknown X mixed in a 50/50 ratio with 1,4-dihydroxybenzene yielded a melting range of 169-172°C

Given the data above, what is the identity of unknown X? (Multiple Choice: Only one answer is correct, and only one answer can be selected)

 

A. 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene

B.Neither acetaminophen or 1,4-dihydroxybenzene

C. Acetaminophen

 

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