Skip to content

Menu

Game modes

Account

← Chemistry
GK QUESTION#3396

Column chromatography is mainly used for:

  1. ASterilization of samples
  2. BSeparation and purification of mixturesCorrect answer
  3. CCutting tissues into thin sections
  4. DObserving microorganisms under a microscope
Show AnswerHide Answer

Answer

B. Separation and purification of mixtures

Show ExplanationHide Explanation

Explanation

Column chromatography separates mixture components because they interact differently with a stationary phase and a moving mobile phase. Different retention allows components to leave the column at different times, making the method useful for separation and purification. It is not a method for cutting tissue or viewing microorganisms.

Sign in to report a question issue

Explore this topic

Which listed process causes browning and flavour development when sugars are heated?What is the general name for deterioration of fats and oils through oxidation or hydrolysis, producing unpleasant flavours…Consider the following statements about usual industrial and food-additive roles. 1. Potassium metabisulphite is used as a food…