A mixture of $X$ and $Y$ was loaded in the column of silica. It was eluted by alcohol water mixture. Compound Yeluted in preference to compound $X$ . Compare the extent of adsorption of $X$ and $Y$ on column.

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A compound which is more strongly adsorbed on the column is eluted later than the compound which is weakly adsorbed. Since compound Y is eluted is preference to compound X, therefore, compound X is more strongly adsorbed than the compound Y.

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