NCERT Class XII Chemistry
Chapter - General Principle of Process of Isolation of Elements
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What criterion is followed for the selection of the stationary phase in chromatography?
Solution:  
The stationary phase is selected in such a way that the impurities are more strongly adsorbed or are more soluble in the stationary phase than element to be purified. Under these conditions, when the column is extracted, the impurities will be retained by the stationary phase whereas the pure component is easily removed.
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