NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
What is the process of paper chromatography?
Options
- AIn paper chromatography, chromatography paper is used which contains water trapped in it which is the stationa
- BPaper chromatography relies on the principle of distillation. In this method, a mixture of compounds is heated
- CPaper chromatography is based on the principle of different boiling points
- DPaper chromatography is based on the principle of ion exchange. In this method, a mixture of ions is applied t
Correct answer
A. In paper chromatography, chromatography paper is used which contains water trapped in it which is the stationa
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) In paper chromatography, chromatography paper is used which contains water trapped in it which is the stationary phase. On the base of the paper, a solution [containing the mixture to be separateD] is spotted. The paper strip is suspended in suitable solvent which is mobile phase.The solvent rises to the top of the paper by capillary action. During this, it flows over the spot. The components are selectively retained on the paper