Which technique among the following is most appropriate in separation of a mixture of 100mg of p-nitrophenol acid and picric acid?
Which technique among the following is most appropriate in separation of a mixture of 100mg of p-nitrophenol acid and picric acid?
Option 1 -
Steam distillation
Option 2 -
2-5 ft long column of silica gel
Option 3 -
Sublimation
Option 4 -
Preparative TLC (Thin layer Chromatography)
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:Solvent polarity is related to Rf value of nitro compounds
100 mg P-nitrophenol and picric acid have different Rf value on silica gel plate.
Preparative TLC is best to separate 100 mg of P-nitro phenol and picric acid.
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