Some Analytes Must Be Derivatized to Increase Their Column Retention

question 17

Multiple Choice

Some analytes must be derivatized to increase their column retention or detectability.Derivatization means:

• A) altering the chemical structure of the analyte to an isomeric form to increase detection and specificity.
• B) adding fluorescent labels or combining the analyte with chiral reagents or other chemicals to increase detectability.
• C) removing dissolved gases in the solvent to produce a clear chromatogram.
• D) using multiple detectors to assist in identification.

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