The adsorbent used in adsorption chromatography is/are - Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- C and D only
- A only
- B only
- A and B only
Answer
(4) A and B only
Solution
In adsorption chromatography the stationary phase (adsorbent) is a polar solid packed in a column / spread on a plate.
A. Silica gel ✓ and B. Alumina ✓ ⇒ the adsorbents used (NCERT)
C. Quick lime (CaO) and D. Magnesia (MgO) ⇒ not used as chromatography adsorbents
Answer: (4)