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Paper chromatogram of a three-component dye mixture developed with a nonpolar solvent on polar paper.
Paper chromatogram of a three-component dye mixture developed with a nonpolar solvent on polar paper.
A student investigates the components of a dye mixture containing \(\text{Dye X}\), \(\text{Dye Y}\), and \(\text{Dye Z}\) using paper chromatography. The stationary phase consists of polar cellulose paper, and the mobile phase is a nonpolar organic solvent. The developed chromatogram is shown in the diagram.\n\nBased on the chromatogram, which of the following correctly ranks the dyes from most polar to least polar, and provides the correct justification?

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