The set-up shown in the diagram below was used to separate a drop of universal...
CHEMISTRY
WAEC 1991
The set-up shown in the diagram below was used to separate a drop of universal indicator into the constituent dyes using ethyl ethanoate as the solvent.
(a) What name is given to the separate strated in the diagram?
(b) State: (i) how many components are resolved in the separation;
(ii) the material normally used in laborary as the adsorbent medium;
(iii) which of the labels the point of application of the indicator.
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Explanation
(a) Paper chromatography
(b)(i) Three
(ii) Carbontetrachloride (CCI\(_4\))
(iii) Ill marks the point of application of the indicator.
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