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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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