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A-LevelChemistryAnalytical techniquesOct/Nov 2022Paper 4 Q912 Marks

A mixture of three organic compounds is separated by gas-liquid chromatography. The chromatogram obtained is shown in [Fig. 9.1]. The amount of each substance is proportional to the area under its peak. [Figure 9.1 Chromatogram showing peaks A, B, C at different retention times]

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Oct/Nov 2022 examination, Paper 4 Variant 1. It tests the topic of Analytical techniques and is worth 12 marks.

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