In a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) experiment, the solvent front moves while the organic compound — Practical Organic Chemistry and Purification Chemistry Question
Question
In a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) experiment, the solvent front moves $10\text{ cm}$ while the organic compound moves $6.5\text{ cm}$ from the baseline. The Retention factor ($R_f$) is:
Answer: B
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Retention Factor ($R_f$) is calculated as the distance moved by the substance divided by the distance moved by the solvent front ($6.5 / 10 = 0.65$).
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