In paper chromtography, what is the nature of the attractions between the statio

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In paper chromtography, what is the nature of the attractions between the stationary phase (cellulose) and the moving phase (hydrochloric acid/water/acetone) and the species ( Zn2+, Co2+, Cu2+, Cd2+ , Fe3+, and Ni2+ in two unknown solutions)  being separated, in particular what affects the Rf values and how?

Note: Filter paper (Whatman #1) serves as the stationary phase, and the mobile phase consists of a mixture of acetone and 6 M hydrochloric acid. A single spot of the mixture to be analyzed is applied near one edge of a sheet of filter paper. A spot of solution containing each of the cations that might be in the unknown mixture is also placed near the edge of the same sheet for comparison. The treated strip is then placed in a covered jar or beaker (which acts as a developing chamber) containing a shallow layer of the solvent mixture (see Figure 3). Since filter paper is very permeable to the solvent, the solvent begins to rise up the strip by capillary action. The various spots on the developed chromatogram will be highlighted by treatment with several chemical reagents to enhance their color. The reagents to be used are ammonia, dimethylglyoxime (DMG), and 8–hydroxyquinoline (oxine).

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Cellulose is a polysaccharide (polimer) that contains ether and hydroxyl groups. So the possible interactions between the stationary phase and the moving are the next:

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