What is the contribution of theoretical plates in HPLC?

Some points on contribution of theoretical plates in HPLC are:

• Theoretical plate numbers reveal the influence of mass transfer resistance on solute dispersion within the column.
• They reflect peak broadening caused by non-uniform solute equilibration between mobile and stationary phases.
• Lower theoretical plate values indicate increased spreading due to slow solute exchange during migration.

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