The earliest experiment on teaching language to chimps failed mainly because:
A) chimps were unable to type.
B) Viki was too uncoordinated to learn ASL.
C) chimps lack the appropriate vocal apparatus to speak.
D) the symbol keyboard was too complex.

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Chimps lack the appropriate vocal apparatus to speak, which is why early experiments to teach them spoken language failed. They physically cannot produce the wide range of sounds that human speech requires.

The Earliest Experiment on Teaching Language to Chimps Failed Mainly