You develop and visualize a silica gel TLC plate and are not satisfied with the results. Which of the following experimental parameters would result in a change in retention factors if you were to modify them in a properly performed TLC analysis? Mark all that apply. (2 pt)

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20 February, 13:25

You develop and visualize a silica gel TLC plate and are not satisfied with the results. Which of the following experimental parameters would result in a change in retention factors if you were to modify them in a properly performed TLC analysis? Mark all that apply. (2 pt)

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Haney · Answer 1

Toe change the retention factor of a TLC analysis, you can change your solvent for a more or less polar one, depending on your analyte. You can use a mix of solvents too.

You can also change the your method to visualize the spots, you can use fluorescent compounds that can only be seen in black light, you can use Iodine, Bromine and so on.