A mixture of substances A, B, C, D is subjected to column chromatography. The degree of adsorption is in the…

A mixture of substances A, B, C, D is subjected to column chromatography. The degree of adsorption is in the order of $\mathrm{D}\gt\mathrm{B}\gt\mathrm{C}\gt\mathrm{A}$. The column is eluted with suitable solvent. Identify the correct statement with respect to separation of mixture
  1. D comes out first from the column
  2. A comes out first from the column
  3. C comes out after B from the column
  4. B comes out after D from the column

Solution

The degree of adsorption of A is smallest, So it will be elute first.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2024 (20 May Shift 2)

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