Different pigments in spinach (structures shown below) can be separated by chromatography. Match the substances in spinach to the appropriate spot on the chromatography paper below. Explain your answer choices. (3 points)
Spot A Spot B Spot C
chlorophyll a
B-carotene
Note: The R group in chlorophyll a and b represent hydrocarbon chains - they are identical between the two structures.
8. A type of chromatography known as reverse phase chromatography uses a predict this will alter Rr values of the molecules shown above? Explain. (5 points)