Question

If the value of the distribution constant ‘k’ is one, then what could be inferred about the distribution of solute?

(a) Its distribution in stationary phase is greater

(b) Its distribution in mobile phase is greater

(c) It is equally distributed in stationary and mobile phase

(d) It is distributed in a random manner

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Asked question is from Chromatographic Behaviour of Solutes topic in division Chromatography of Analytical Instrumentation

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) It is equally distributed in stationary and mobile phase

To elaborate: Cs α Cm

Cs = k Cm

If k=1, it denotes that the solute is equally distributed in the mobile and stationary phase.