Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781305577213
Author: Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 27, Problem 27.19QAP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The definition for the retention index and its method of determination is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The retention index is used to determine the solutes from the chromatograms. It is derived from the mixture of solutes chromatogram. The solute must have two alkanes and retention time with the brackets of the solutes.

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