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The species that exhibits the highest `R_(f)` valume in a thin layer chromatogram using a nonpolar solvent on a silica gel plate is :

A

B

C

D

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The correct Answer is:
A

Thre most often used stationary phase silica gel and alumina are polar meterial. Consquently the least polar compound will have the highest `R_(f)` value.
Option (A) is least polar among other options so It's `R_(f)` value will be maximum.
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