The product of this reaction, diphenylmethanol, has a lower Rf value than benzophenone. In 1-2 sentences, explain this observation.
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Diphenylmethanol has a hydroxyl group (-OH) which makes it more polar than benzophenone, thus resulting in a lower Rf value. Show more…
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