Which of the following statement is correct for paper chromatography?
Select the correct option:
A
Water present in the mobile phase gets absorbed by the paper which then forms the stationary phase.
B
Water present in the pores of the paper forms the stationary phase.
C
Paper sheet forms the stationary phase
D
Paper and water present in its pores together form the stationary phase.
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Solution
In paper chromatography, a special quality paper known as chromatography paper is used. Paper contains water trapped in it, which acts as the stationary phase.
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