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The partition coefficient of a solute in chromatography is K = Cs / Cm, where Cs is the concentration of the stationary phase and Cm is the concentration of the mobile phase. Explain why the higher the partition coefficient, the longer it takes to elute a solute. a paragraph

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          The partition coefficient of a solute in chromatography is K = Cs / Cm, where Cs is the concentration of the stationary phase and Cm is the concentration of the mobile phase. Explain why the higher the partition coefficient, the longer it takes to elute a solute. a paragraph

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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02/24/2022

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Step 1: A higher partition coefficient means that there is a greater affinity for the solute to stay in the stationary phase compared to the mobile phase. Show more…

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The partition coefficient of a solute in chromatography is K = Cs / Cm, where Cs is the concentration of the stationary phase and Cm is the concentration of the mobile phase. Explain why the higher the partition coefficient, the longer it takes to elute a solute. a paragraph