NEST2018ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
A homogeneous mixture of compounds P , Q , and R is spotted on a thin layer chromatography (TLC) plate. The TLC plate is made of acidic silica. The spotted TLC plate is placed in a closed jar containing diethyl ether as a mobile phase (eluent). As the eluent rises up the TLC plate, the compounds of the mixture separate and travel to different distances. The developed TLC plate is shown below. Based on the above infor
Options
- Athe separation of the compounds depends on their degree of adsorption
- Bthe compound Q moves faster than the compound P
- Cthe compound R moves slower than the compounds P and Q
- Dthe compound S (see above figure) is expected to move slower than the compound R
Correct answer
D. the compound S (see above figure) is expected to move slower than the compound R
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