R
f =
yx
x = Distance moved by the substance from baseline
y = Distance moved by the solvent from baseline
Option A : Correct. The R
f value can depend on the type of chromatography being used because different methods can use different stationary and mobile phases, which can influence how far a substance travels.
Option B : Incorrect. The R
f value is actually inversely related to adsorption. A higher Rf value indicates that the substance is less strongly adsorbed to the stationary phase, and therefore moves further along with the mobile phase.
Option C : Correct. The nature of the mobile phase can greatly influence the R
f value. The more compatible the substance is with the mobile phase, the further it will travel, leading to a higher Rf value.
Option D : Correct. By definition, the R
f value cannot exceed one, as a substance cannot travel further than the solvent.
So, Option B is incorrect for the R
f value in chromatography.