What is the Rf if the solvent front moved 6.7 cm and the spot moved 4.2 cm from the point of origin?

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What is the Rf if the solvent front moved 6.7 cm and the spot moved 4.2 cm from the point of origin?

 

Rf = distance spot travels/distance solvent travels If the solvent moves 6.0 cm, and the spot moved 2.0 cm from the point or origin, the Rf is 2.0/6.0 or 0.30

 

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