a student analyzes his reaction mixture by tlc. after developing the tlc plate in ethyl acetate, he observes a single spot, with an rf of 0.95. does this indicate that his reaction mixture contains only one compound? what can be done to verify the purity of the sample by tlc? select all answers that apply.

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The single spot, with an Rf value of 0.95. observed by the student indicates that his reaction mixture contains only one compound.

The purity of the sample can be verified by checking the single spot using a UV-light.

What is Rf in TLC?

Thin-layer chromatography is a form of chromatography in which a thin layer serves as the solid support over which the differet components in the dye are separated.

The Rf value or the retention factor (Rf) is a value used to compare and help identify compounds in a mixture of compounds or dyes separated by thin-layer chromatography.

Mathematically, the Fr value of a compound is calculated as follows:

Rf value = distance traveled by the compound / distance traveled by the solvent front.

A single Rf value indicates a single compound was present.

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