MCQ
On a thin layer chromatographic plate, an organic compound moved by $3.5 \mathrm{~cm}$, while the solvent moved by $5 \mathrm{~cm}$. The retardation factor of the organic compound is____ $\times 10^{-1}$
  • A
    $06$
  • $07$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $5$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$07$
b
Retardation factor $=\frac{\text { Distance travelled by sample/organic compound }}{\text { Distance travelled by solvent }}$ $=\frac{3.5}{5}=7 \times 10^{-1}$

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