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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What does Rf stand for in chromatography?
Options
A Rate of flow
B Retention factor (or Retardation factor)
Correct Answer
C Resolution factor
D Relative front
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Rf stands for Retardation factor (or Retention factor). It is calculated as the distance traveled by the substance divided by the distance traveled by the solvent front.

Hint

Rf = distance substance / distance solvent.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 506 of 1999
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