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Increasing order of retention factor among Benzoic acid , benzamide , benzonitrile . Explain with reason?

Increasing order of retention factor among
Benzoic acid , benzamide , benzonitrile . Explain with reason?
 

Grade:12

1 Answers

Arun
25750 Points
4 years ago
The answer is the dimer formation of the benzoic acid. This is why higher concentrations lead to more extended dimer formation, thus higher Rf values as the carboxyl group "gets shielded."

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