The principle involved in paper chromatography is:

adsorption

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partition

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solublity

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volatility

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Solution

The correct option is B partition
Partition chromatography because the substances are partitioned or distributed between liquid phases.

The two phases are water held in pores of the filter paper and the other phase is a mobile phase that passes through the paper.

Option B correct.

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