The retention times of two compounds A and B are 16.40 and 17.63 minutes. A species that is not retained passes through the column in 1.30 minutes. The peak widths (at the base) for A and B are 1.11 and 1.21 minutes, respectively. Calculate: a) The resolution of the column b) The resolution between compounds A and B

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The retention times of two compounds A and B are 16.40 and 17.63 minutes. A species that is not retained passes through the column in 1.30 minutes. The peak widths (at the base) for A and B are 1.11 and 1.21 minutes, respectively. Calculate:
a) The resolution of the column
b) The resolution between compounds A and B

 

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