Which of the following statements is not true about partition chromatography?

Which of the following statements is not true about partition chromatography?
  1. Stationary phase is a finely divided solid adsorbent.
  2. Separation depends upon equilibration of solute between a mobile and a stationary phase.
  3. Mobile phase can be a gas.
  4. Paper chromatography is an example of partition chromatography.

Solution

Mobile phase can be a liquid but not gas.

Asked in: JEE Main 2017 (08 Apr Online)

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