Question

On what basis, paper chromatography separates plant pigments?

• A. The non - polarity of the solvents and pigments
• B. The polarity of the paper
• C. The polarity of the pigments
• D. All of the above
• E. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Paper chromatography is a technique that is used in the laboratories to separate plant pigments. The concept used is that this helps to separate the mixture into its component molecules. The molecules migrate, or move up the paper, at different rates because of differences in solubility, molecular mass, and hydrogen bonding with the paper.