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CHM 102 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry Objective Question
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What is the formula for calculating Rf in chromatography?
Options
A Rf = distance moved by solvent / distance moved by compound
B Rf = distance moved by compound / distance moved by solvent front
Correct Answer
C Rf = (distance moved by compound) × (distance moved by solvent)
D Rf = distance moved by compound - distance moved by solvent
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Rf = distance traveled by the compound divided by distance traveled by the solvent front (0 < Rf < 1).

Hint

Compound distance over solvent distance.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Organic Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 846 of 1999
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