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Five coloured sweets P, Q, R, S and T were analysed using paper chromatography. The chromatogram obtained is shown below. An organic solvent was used to develop the chromatogram. Explain the choice of solvent used.

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The solvent that is used in chromatography are generally organic solvents having the following properties:

1. They dissolve organic substances or dyes.
2. They are insoluble in water.

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