After performing a TLC experiment, a researcher determines the Rf value of a component to be 2. He also notes that the solvent travelled a distance of 4cm on the plate. What can you conclude about this experiment? C) The solvent is not volatile D) The reported data does not seem valid B) The component travelled a distance of 8cm OA) There are multiple components in the mixture

After performing a TLC experiment, a researcher determines the Rf value of a component to be 2. He also notes that the solvent travelled a distance of 4cm on the plate. What can you conclude about this experiment? C) The solvent is not volatile D) The reported data does not seem valid B) The component travelled a distance of 8cm OA) There are multiple components in the mixture

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After performing a TLC experiment, a researcher determines the Rf value of a
component to be 2. He also notes that the solvent travelled a distance of 4cm on the
plate. What can you conclude about this experiment?
C) The solvent is not volatile
D) The reported data does not seem valid
B) The component travelled a distance of 8cm
OA) There are multiple components in the mixture

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