A student is following a reaction (the conversion of compound A to Compound B) by TLC. Aliquots of the reaction mixture are taken and analyzed at time = 0, 10, 20, and 30 min. The TLC plate, developed in 90% hexanes-10% ethyl acetate, is shown below.
(a) Which is the more polar compound, A or B?
(b) Is the reaction complete at 10 min? 20 min? 30 min?
(c) How can the identity of Compound B be verified by TLC?

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The Answer of A student is following a reaction (the conversion of compound A to Compound B) by TLC. Aliquots of the reaction mixture are taken and analyzed at time = 0, 10, 20, and 30 min. The TLC plate, developed in 90% hexanes-10% ethyl acetate, is shown below.
(a) Which is the more polar compound, A or B?
(b) Is the reaction complete at 10 min? 20 min? 30 min?
(c) How can the identity of Compound B be verified by TLC?

A Student Is Following a Reaction (The Conversion of Compound