Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Chromatography

Chromatography — practice question

The outcome of a paper chromatography experiment is shown below. X is an aqueous solution of a salt of a Group I element. Y is an aqueous solution of a salt of a transition element. Which row is correct?

  • Alarger $R_f$ value: X; requires a locating agent: X
  • Blarger $R_f$ value: X; requires a locating agent: Y
  • Clarger $R_f$ value: Y; requires a locating agent: X
  • Dlarger $R_f$ value: Y; requires a locating agent: Y

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