From the figure of column chromatography given below, identify incorrect statements. A . Compound ‘ c…

From the figure of column chromatography given below, identify incorrect statements.

A. Compound ‘c’ is more polar than ‘a’ and ‘b

B. Compound ‘a’ is least polar

C. Compound ‘b’ comes out of the column before ‘c’ and after ‘a

D. Compound ‘a’ spends more time in the column

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A, B and D only
  2. A, B and C only
  3. B and D only
  4. B, C and D only

Solution

Column chromatography separates compounds based on their polarity. The more polar a compound is, the more it interacts with the stationary phase and the slower it moves through the column. The less polar a compound is, the faster it moves through the column.

As the chromatogram, degree of polarity

a>b>c

 Statements A, B are incorrect as b comes out before ‘C’ the statement C is also incorrect.

As a is most polar, it spends most time. Hence, A, B and C are incorrect statements.

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (06 Apr Shift 2)

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