Which One of the Following Improvements Could Be Made to Increase

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following improvements could be made to increase the chromatographic (separation) efficiency of a poorly resolved HPLC separation?

• A) Using a shorter column
• B) Changing the composition of the mobile phase
• C) Using smaller particles in the stationary phase
• D) Increasing the dead volume

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