A thin layer of cellulose or alumina powder is used for separating chemicals in
A
Column chromatography
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B
Paper chromatography
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C
Thin layer chromatography
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D
Partition chromatography
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Solution
The correct option is D Thin layer chromatography Thin-layer chromatography is performed on a sheet of an inert substrate such as glass, plastic, or aluminium foil, which is coated with a thin layer of adsorbent material, usually silica gel, aluminium oxide (alumina), or cellulose. This layer of adsorbent is known as the stationary phase.