Question

Which of the following equations give the expression for plate number, N when ‘tR’ is the adjusted retention time and ‘Wb’ is the width at the base of the peak which is equal to 4 standard deviations.

a.

16 tR²/Wb

b.

4 tR²/Wb

c.

(4tR/Wb)²

d.

4 (tR/Wb)²

Answer: (c).(4tR/Wb)²

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