Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Chromatography

Chromatography — practice question

The chromatogram for mixture X and the pure substances P, Q, R and S is shown. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • AR is completely insoluble in the solvent used.
  • BThe $R_f$ value of Q is greater than the $R_f$ value of S.
  • CX is a mixture of Q, R and S.
  • DThe paper is placed in the solvent with the solvent above the baseline.

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