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2018 · 15 Apr · Shift 2 · Q10
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Basics of Organic Chemistry question

2018 · 15 Apr · Shift 2 · Q10

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Two compounds I and II are eluted by column chromatography (adsorption of I > II). Which one of following is a correct statement ?
  1. A
    I moves faster and has higher Rf value than II
  2. B
    II movesfaster and has higher Rf value than I
  3. C
    I moves slower and has higher Rf value than II
  4. D
    II moves slower and has higher Rf value than I
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Correct answer: B

  1. Key idea: adsorption in column chromatography
    In adsorption column chromatography, the compound that is more strongly adsorbed on the stationary phase moves more slowly down the column.

    Given:
    Adsorption of I>Adsorption of II\text{Adsorption of I} > \text{Adsorption of II}Adsorption of I>Adsorption of II

    Therefore:

    • Compound I is held more strongly by the stationary phase.
    • So I moves slower.
    • Compound II moves faster.
  2. Relation with }R_f\text{ value (TLC/paper chromatography analogy)
    The compound that interacts less strongly with the stationary phase travels farther with the mobile phase, so it has a higher }R_f\text{ value}.

    Since compound II is less adsorbed than I, it will:

    • move faster,
    • travel farther,
    • have higher }R_f\text{ than I}.
  3. Check the options

    • A: I moves faster and has higher RfR_fRf​ value than II
      ❌ Incorrect, because I is more strongly adsorbed, so it moves slower.

    • B: II moves faster and has higher RfR_fRf​ value than I
      ✅ Correct.

    • C: I moves slower and has higher RfR_fRf​ value than II
      ❌ Incorrect, I moves slower but should have lower RfR_fRf​.

    • D: II moves slower and has higher RfR_fRf​ value than I
      ❌ Incorrect, II moves faster, not slower.

  4. Final answer
    B\boxed{\text{B}}B​

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