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What is the principle behind column chromatography?

Options

  1. ASeparation of compounds based on their color
  2. BSeparation of compounds based on their boiling points
  3. CSeparation of compounds based on differential adsorption
  4. DSeparation of compounds based on their density

Correct answer

C. Separation of compounds based on differential adsorption

Step-by-step solution

Column chromatography involves the separation of compounds based on their differential adsorption on an adsorbent.

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