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Ratio of the amount of solute in organic and aqueous solvent is________________?

Correct answer: B. Distribution co-efficient

  • A. Retardation factor
  • B. Distribution co-efficient
  • C. Distribution in aqueous solution
  • D. All statements are wrong

Explanation

The distribution coefficient is the ratio of a solute's concentration, or amount under specified conditions, in two immiscible solvents such as organic and aqueous layers. Students may choose the retardation factor because it is also a ratio used in separation, but Rf belongs to chromatography, not liquid-liquid partitioning.

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