Compound X is developed on a TLC plate using a 3:1 heptane:acetone eluent mixture. The same compound is then developed on a fresh TLC plate using a mixture of 1:3 heptane:acetone eluent mixture. Select all the correct answers. A. Compound X will have a larger Re value in the 1:3 heptane:acetone eluent mixture. B. Compound X will travel closer to the solvent front in the 1:3 heptane:acetone eluent mixture. OC. Compound X will have the same Ry value in both eluent mixtures. D. Compound X will have a larger R, value in the 3:1 heptane:acetone eluent mixture.

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Compound X is developed on a TLC plate using a 3:1 heptane:acetone eluent mixture. The same compound is then developed on a fresh TLC plate using a mixture of 1:3
heptane:acetone eluent mixture. Select all the correct answers.
A. Compound X will have a larger Rf value in the 1:3 heptane:acetone eluent mixture.
B. Compound X will travel closer to the solvent front in the 1:3 heptane:acetone eluent mixture.
C. Compound X will have the same Rf value in both eluent mixtures.
D. Compound X will have a larger Rf value in the 3:1 heptane:acetone eluent mixture.
Transcribed Image Text:Compound X is developed on a TLC plate using a 3:1 heptane:acetone eluent mixture. The same compound is then developed on a fresh TLC plate using a mixture of 1:3 heptane:acetone eluent mixture. Select all the correct answers. A. Compound X will have a larger Rf value in the 1:3 heptane:acetone eluent mixture. B. Compound X will travel closer to the solvent front in the 1:3 heptane:acetone eluent mixture. C. Compound X will have the same Rf value in both eluent mixtures. D. Compound X will have a larger Rf value in the 3:1 heptane:acetone eluent mixture.
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