Chapter 8, Problem 2Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The error expected in the ${\text{R}}_{\text{f}}$ value, if the top of the developing chamber is left off needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The mobile phase in the thin layer chromatography plays a vital role in the successful separation of the compounds on the stationary phase. The general solvents used as a mobile phase in TLC are chloroform, ethanol, methanol, ethyl acetate, and many such volatile compounds. Their volatility makes them unstable that is they vaporize when bought into contact with the outer environment.