8. In reversed-phase chromatography, which of the following statements are TRUE? (1) a polar stationary phase and a less polar mobile phase are used.
(2) a nonpolar or weakly polar stationary phase and a more polar mobile phase are used.
(3) a less polar mobile phase is a stronger mobile phase.
(4) increasing the polarity of the mobile phase increasing the elution time of the less polar
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(5) the least polar component is eluted first because it is the most soluble in the mobile
phase
Your answer:
(A) (2), (3) and (4);
(B) (1), (3) and (4);
(C) (2) and (4);
(D)(3) and (5);
(E) (2), (4) and (5).