An unknown compound was analyzed by GC with octane (C3H13) and decane (C10H22). The adjusted retention times were 14.6 min for octane, and 31.6 min for decane. Calculate the retention index for the unknown if its adjusted retention time was 21.2 min.

An unknown compound was analyzed by GC with octane (C3H13) and decane (C10H22). The adjusted retention times were 14.6 min for octane, and 31.6 min for decane. Calculate the retention index for the unknown if its adjusted retention time was 21.2 min.

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