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

Options

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer

A

Explanation

The most often used stationary phase silica gel and alumina are polar material. Consequently 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.