The solubility of benzoic acid in water is known to be 1.7 g/L at 0 0C and 68.0 g/L at boiling. A student performed recrystallization starting with 0.70 g of crude benzoic acid dissolving it in 8.0 mL of water. Calculate the maximum % recovery of benzoic acid for the student and give an example of how you could increase the yield.
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