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In paper chromatography,

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Mobile phase is liquid and stationary phase is solid
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Mobile phase is solid and stationary phase is liquid
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Both phases are liquids
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Both phases are solids
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Solution

The correct option is A Mobile phase is liquid and stationary phase is solid
The principle of paper chromatography is partition chromatography, wherein the substances are distributed or partitioned between the liquid phase and the stationary phase.
Hence, here the mobile phase is liquid and stationary phase is solid.

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