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In thin layer chromatography, why do components of a mixture move different distances on the plate?

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Question

In thin layer chromatography, why do components of a mixture move different distances on the plate?

Options

  • Due to different melting points

  • Due to different densities

  • Due to different degrees of adsorption on the adsorbent

  • Due to different colours of spots

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Solution

Due to different degrees of adsorption on the adsorbent

Explanation: 

Components are carried by the rising eluant but move different distances because each has a different tendency to be adsorbed on the stationary phase.

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