Question: why hplc is better than tlc?
Answer: Down scaling and up scaling is possible with HPLC, micro HPLC is more sensitive, UHPLC is faster than TLC, pre and post column derivatization is possible with HPLC, different detectors can be used with HPLC, coupling with MS, MS/MS or NMR is possible with HPLC, results are more precise than with TLC.