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Question
In chromatography, which of the following statement is INCORRECT for Rf?
Options
Rf value depends on the type of chromatography.
The value of Rf can not be more than one.
Higher Rf value means higher adsorption.
Rf value is dependent on the mobile phase.
MCQ
Solution
Higher Rf value means higher adsorption.
Explanation:
In chromatography, Rf represents retardation factor.
`"R"_"f" = "Distance moved by the substance from baseline"/"Distance moved by the solvent from baseline"`
∴ Higher Rf value means lower adsorption.
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