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why might the melting point of the crystals obtained in this experiment be close to but below one of the reference melting points and melt slowly over several degrees

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Answer: hello the experiment related to your question is missing but I will provide a more general answer within the scope of your question

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presence of Impurities

Step-by-step explanation:

The melting point of the crystals as obtained in the experiment will be close to but below reference melting points and will also melt slower because of the presence of impurities in the compound

Impurities alter the melting and freezing points from ideal freezing and melting points of compounds

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