In each pair, pick the molecule which would have the higher Rf value. Explain your answers. a....

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In each pair, pick the molecule which would have the higher Rfvalue. Explain your answers.

a. Phenyl chloride or phenol

b. N,N-dimethylformamide or 1,3-butadiene

c. Acetonitrile or benzene

d. Decanol or propanol

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a Phenyl Chloride will have a higher Rf value as compared to phenol Phenol is a polar protic compound So it will bind with a greater force to the static phase It is also capable of forming hydrogen bonding with    See Answer
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