Question

how do i know if the flex column in TLC successfully separated the three crude compounds(which were experimented and had rf values of , 0,0.5 and 0.55) in the crude mixture.

Also which compound elutes first? And what is the reason for it to elute first?

Answer 1

yes, answer would be c

Answer 2

so, the compound with 0.55 rf elutes first? but why is that?