Arrange the following compounds in order of increasing Rf in a TLC analysis: benzoic acid; 2-hexanone; decalin; cyclohexanol; benzaldehyde
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Rf (Retention factor) values depend on the polarity of the compounds and the polarity of the solvent used in TLC analysis. In general, more polar compounds have lower Rf values, while less polar compounds have higher Rf values. Show more…
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