Q.

Thin layer chromatography of a mixture shows the following observation:

The correct order of elution in the silica gel column chromatography is            [2023]

1 B, A, C  
2 C, A, B  
3 B, C, A  
4 A, C, B  

Ans.

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Less polar will be less adsorbed on silica gel and will rise more with eluent (mobile phase) so correct order of elution (rising) is A > C > B.