In a thin layer chromatography (TLC) experiment, solute A traveled 20 mm while solute B traveled 30 mm. The solvent traveled 40 mm. Which has a greater affinity for the silica gel? a. solute B b. A & B have equal affinity c. not enough data d. solute A

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In a thin layer chromatography (TLC) experiment, solute A traveled 20 mm while solute B traveled 30 mm. The solvent traveled 40 mm. Which has a greater affinity for the silica gel?

a. solute B

b. A & B have equal affinity

c. not enough data

d. solute A

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