Reena puts a filter paper strip, with different ink spots, into a beaker containing water as shown in the figure. What can be observed after some time? Given that all the inks are containing multiple components.
A
All ink spots move upto different levels without spliting into components
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B
All ink spots split into different components at same level
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C
All ink spots split into different components at different level
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D
No changes observed after some time
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Solution
The correct option is C All ink spots split into different components at different level Chromatography is the technique used for the separation of components of dye. It is based on the principle of different solubilities of components in a same solvent, such as water. The component that is more soluble in water, moves upto a high level on a paper as compared to other components.
Therefore, all the ink spots will split into different components and move to different levels on the paper.
Fig: Spliting of ink spots into multiple components at different levels