Question

For the separation of red ink from blue ink a technique is used which is described below. Arrange the statements in a proper sequence.
(1) The blue and red ink form spots at certain distances on the paper.
(2) Paper chromatography is used for the sepration.
(3) Paper and solvent are taken as stationary and mobile phases, respectively.
(4) A narrow strip of paper with a line drawn is cut and a mixture of red and blue ink with the help of capillary is placed on the line marked on the paper.
(5) The papar is suspended in the closed jar with the help of hook.
A. 2 4 3 5 1
B. 2 5 3 1 4
C. 2 3 4 5 1
D. 1 4 5 3 2

Answer 1

(i) Paper chromatography is used for the separation
(ii) paper and solvent are taken as stationary and mobile phases, respectively.
(iii) A narrow strip of paper with a line drawn is cut and mixture of red and blue ink with the help of capillary is placed on the line marked on the paper.
(iv) The paper is suspended in the closed jar with the help of hook.
(v) The blue and red inks are separated on the paper by adsorption technique.