Question

Adsorption chromatography is mainly based on which principle?

Options

• Difference in boiling points of components

• Difference in adsorption of components on an adsorbent

• Difference in densities of components

• Difference in colour of components

Answer 1

Difference in adsorption of components on an adsorbent

Explanation: 

In adsorption chromatography, different compounds are adsorbed to different extents on the adsorbent, leading to their separation.