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What is the basic principle of paper chromatography?a.Differential adsorption of componentsb.Difference in the colour of the componentsc.Difference in the boiling points of the componentsd.Difference in the solubility of the components

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What is the basic principle of paper chromatography?a.Differential adsorption of componentsb.Difference in the colour of the componentsc.Difference in the boiling points of the componentsd.Difference in the solubility of the components

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The basic principle of paper chromatography is a. Differential adsorption of components. This means that different components in a mixture will adhere to the paper to different degrees, allowing them to be separated. This is due to the differences in their chemical properties, such as polarity and solubility. The components that are more strongly attracted to the paper will move more slowly, while those that are less attracted will move more quickly, resulting in a separation of the components along the paper.

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