In paper chromatography :

Question

In paper chromatography : (A) Mobile phase is liquid and stationary phase is solid. (B) Mobile phase is solid and stationary phase is liquid. (C) Both phases are liquids. (D) Both phases are solids.

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Paper chromatography is a special case of partition chromatography where the special quality paper containing water trapped in it acts as a stationary phase and solvent as a mobile phase. Thus, both phases are liquids.

Q. In paper chromatography :

Mobile phase is liquid and stationary phase is solid.

Mobile phase is solid and stationary phase is liquid.

Both phases are liquids.

Both phases are solids.

Paper chromatography is a special case of partition chromatography where the special quality paper containing water trapped in it acts as a stationary phase and solvent as a mobile phase. Thus, both phases are liquids.