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Draw the structure of four benzoic acid molecules and as many water molecules as you need to illustrate how the solid state of benzoic acid might look in cold water prior to recrystallization. In a second drawing illustrate what happens if the water is heated to near 100C, where benzoic acid is soluble. In each drawing identify, by name, specific examples of types of intermolecular interactions involved. Based on your drawings explain why benzoic acid is soluble in hot water and not soluble in cold water. Answer the question at the molecular level discussing the specific interactions involved in your drawings.