Goc Theory Part 10 Ques2
Question: In thin-layer chromatography (TLC), what does the Rf value represent?
Options:
A) Rate of flow
B) Retardation factor
C) Resistance factor
D) Retention force
Show Answer
Answer: b
Explanation:
A) Incorrect. Rf does not stand for rate of flow.
B) Correct. Rf stands for retardation factor, which is the ratio of the distance traveled by the substance to the distance traveled by the solvent front.
C) Incorrect. Resistance factor is not the correct term for Rf.
D) Incorrect. Retention force is not what Rf represents in TLC.
BETA
