What is a common consequence of using too high a flow rate in chromatography?

What is a common consequence of using too high a flow rate in chromatography?

• A. Too high flow rate can lead to reduced analysis time but broadened peaks and decreased efficiency due to insufficient mass transfer.
• B. It always improves resolution.
• C. It has no effect on peak width.
• D. It causes peaks to disappear entirely.

Answer: (A)