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of benzoic acid, benzocaine, and biphenyl are given to students in a vial. Propose a detail separation scheme to isolate and purify each component in the mixture. Your scheme should include an acid-base extraction and purification, as well as any other necessary steps and laboratory techniques. You may use any of these given reagents (e.g., acids, bases) as needed in your separation scheme. Be specific in each reagent name and technique used in your separation scheme. The most efficient step of separation and purification chosen will receive the most credit.