Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): In partition chromatography, the stationary phase is a thin film of liquid present in the inert support.
Statement (II): In paper chromatography, the material of paper acts as a stationary phase.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• C. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Hint:

In partition chromatography, the stationary phase is a liquid film, while in paper chromatography, water acts as the stationary phase.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In partition chromatography, a thin liquid film, supported by an inert material, serves as the stationary phase, validating Statement I. Conversely, in paper chromatography, the stationary phase is the water adsorbed by the paper fibers, not the paper material itself, rendering Statement II incorrect.