Basics of Organic Chemistry

Question

Using column chromatography, mixture of two compounds 'A' and 'B' was separated. 'A' eluted first, this indicates 'B' has

Accepted Answer

Option D. In column chromatography, the compound that elutes first is the one that is less strongly adsorbed to the stationary phase. Hence, 'A' has weaker adsorption than 'B'. Therefore, 'B' has stronger adsorption.

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