Free Chromatography MCQs with Answers
5 Chromatography MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Chromatography separates the components of a mixture through different distributions between a stationary phase and a mobile phase. It covers paper, thin-layer and column chromatography, retention or migration behaviour, the calculation and interpretation of Rf values, and the use of colour or other detection methods to identify substances.
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- A. A non-polar organic solvent
- B. Water
- C. Sulfuric acid
- D. Silver nitrate
Explanation: The correct answer is a non-polar organic liquid. In paper chromatography, the mobile phase is typically a non-polar organic solvent that…
Correct answer: A non-polar organic solvent- A. Elemental Analysis
- B. Qualitative Analysis
- C. Industrial Purification
- D. Structural Analysis
Explanation: Explanation:Chromatography is very useful for organic synthesis for separation, purification, and isolation of products.
Correct answer: Qualitative Analysis- A. Sublimation
- B. Filtration
- C. Chromatography
- D. Solvent extraction
Explanation: A is incorrect as sublimation purifies solids rather than identify themB is incorrect as filtration separates insoluble solutes from…
Correct answer: Chromatography- A. Alcohol
- B. Adeline
- C. Piece of paper
- D. Water absorbed on paper
Explanation: Water absorbed on paper: This option is correct. In paper chromatography, the stationary phase is usually achieved by impregnating the…
Correct answer: Water absorbed on paper- 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…
Correct answer: Paper chromatography is always used for quantitative analysis.Chromatography MCQs: common questions
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