o-dichlorobenzene and p-dichlorobenzene can be separated by TLC. Which compound is more polar? Which compound travels faster on the TLC sheet when hexane is used as the solvent? Explain. (hint- consider molecular polarity)

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4. o-dichlorobenzene and p-dichlorobenzene can be separated by TLC. Which compound is more polar? Which compound travels faster on the TLC sheet when hexane is used as the solvent? Explain. (hint- consider molecular polarity)

5. p-dihydroxybenzene and o-dihydroxybenzene can be separated by TLC using a solvent of medium polarity. The ortho isomer has a significantly higher Rf value than the para isomer. Suggest a reason for this difference in Rf values. (hint- consider the structure of these two molecules)

6. Explain how TLC and column chromatography can be used together to ensure the perfect separation of two organic compounds

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