Question

chromatography in which a liquid sample migrates by capillarity through a solid adsorbent medium (as alumina or silica gel) which is arranged as a thin layer on a rigid support (as a glass plate) is called _______.

• A. partition chromatography
• B. thin layer chromatography
• C. adsorption chromatography
• D. column chromatography

Answer 1

The correct option is B thin layer chromatography

Thin-layer chromatography consists of a stationary phase immobilized on a glass or plastic plate, and an organic solvent. The sample, either liquid or dissolved in a volatile solvent, is deposited as a spot on the stationary phase.