Calculate the Kovats retention index for an unknown using the following retention times: 1.2 min for...

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Calculate the Kovats retention index for an unknown using thefollowing retention times: 1.2 min for CH4, 11.4 min for octane,16.0 min for the unknown, and 17.1 min for nonane

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I 100 nNn log trunknownlog trnlog trNlog trn where n is the number carbon atoms in the smaller of the two known linear alkanes N is the number of carbon atoms in    See Answer
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