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Q · Separation Methods of MixturesMedium · 45s
What is the principle behind chromatography?
TopicSeparation Methods of Mixtures
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Chromatography separates based on differential adsorption on stationary phases.
Final Answer: Option C — Difference in adsorption on stationary phase