Question: In gas chromatography, derivatization is very common, with several objectives. One of those discussed below is not among them: 
 Options:  <1> Increase the volatility of non-volatile compounds. <2> Avoid the decomposition of a compound, improving its stability. <3> Reduce the absorption on active surfaces of the walls of the column and the solid support. <4> Fragment the analyte in molecular ions of easier separation. <5> Improve the separation of closely related compounds with a very poor separation.
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