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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question

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When a mixture is spotted on a TLC plate and developed, the solvent front travels 10 cm and a compound travels 4 cm. What is the Rf value?
Options
A 0.4
Correct Answer
B 2.5
C 40
D 4.0
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Rf = distance substance (4 cm) / distance solvent front (10 cm) = 0.4. Rf values are always between 0 and 1.

Hint

Divide substance distance by solvent distance.

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