In a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) experiment, the solvent front moves while the organic compound moves from the baseline. The Retention factor () is:

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In a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) experiment, the solvent front moves $10	ext{ cm}$ while the organic compound moves $6.5	ext{ cm}$ from the baseline. The Retention factor ($R_f$) is:

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. The Retention Factor () is calculated as the distance moved by the substance divided by the distance moved by the solvent front ().

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