Which of the statements about paper chromatography is not correct:
Correct answer: D. Paper chromatography is always used for quantitative analysis.
- A. Paper chromatography is an example of partition chromatography.
- B. Paper chromatography is most commonly used to separate biologically active substances.
- C. Paper chromatography can also be applied for separating some inorganic ions.
- D. Paper chromatography is always used for quantitative analysis.
Explanation
There are limitations to paper chromatography that include;Large quantities of sample cannot be applied on paper chromatography.In quantitative analysis paper chromatography is not effective.Complex mixture cannot be separated by paper chromatography.
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