Basics of Organic Chemistry

Question

Which of the following statements is not true about partition chromatography?

Accepted Answer

Option B. In partition chromatography, which includes paper chromatography, the stationary phase is typically water held by cellulose fibers in the paper. This paper acts as an inert support. When a mixture is applied to the paper, its components partition between this stationary phase and the mobile phase (which can be a liquid or a gas). The varying affinities of the mixture's components for the stationary and mobile phases allow for their separation.

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