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CHM 102 Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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In column chromatography, the process of washing the adsorbed compounds off the column using a solvent is called:
Options
A Distillation
B Elution
Correct Answer
C Extraction
D Sublimation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Elution is the process of passing a solvent (eluant) through the chromatography column to wash off and separate the adsorbed components. Different compounds elute at different times.

Hint

The solvent that carries compounds down the column.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Isolation and Purification of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 513 of 1999
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