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, the stationary phase is indeed a thin liquid film that is supported by an inert material, so Statement I is true. However, in paper chromatography, the stationary phase is actually water present in the paper fibers, not the material of the paper itself, so Statement II is false.