Asked by ladi

Which, 9-fluorenol or 9-fluorenone, would have higher Rf value on a silica gel
place with 30% acetone/70% hexane as the eluent? Explain.

Answered by DrBob222
I would think the more polar molecule would be kept behind by the silica gel.
Answered by ladi
which one is more polar?????
Answered by Dr Russ
What makes a molecule more polar?
Answered by Pharmacy
A molecule iz made more polar due to the presence of hydrogen bonds; d more d bonds d more polar d molecule. Also, d more electrones available for desociation, d more polar d molecule.
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