Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Biological Molecules (Section 1 - No. 25)
Which of the following statements is/are true about identifying sugars using paper chromatography?
Sugars are separated based on their different polarities.
A locating agent is used to visualize the sugars.
The sugars are separated on a two-dimensional surface.
A different solvent is used for each run
Explanation
Paper chromatography separates sugars by their polarity. A locating agent helps visualize the colorless sugars. The method often involves two dimensions.
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