In a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) experiment, the solvent front moves . A specific organic compound in the mixture moves . What is the Retardation factor () for this compound?

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In a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) experiment, the solvent front moves $10 	ext{ cm}$. A specific organic compound in the mixture moves $4 	ext{ cm}$. What is the Retardation factor ($R_f$) for this compound?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. The Retardation factor () is defined as the distance moved by the substance from the baseline divided by the distance moved by the solvent from the baseline. .

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