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What is the best solvent for paper chromatography?

(a) Water

(b) Alcohol

(c) Vinegar

(d) Methanol

I had been asked this question during an internship interview.

Origin of the question is Absorption Mechanisms topic in portion Absorption of Food Processing Unit Operations

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Right answer is (a) Water

The best I can explain: Paper chromatography is an inexpensive method for analyzing some types of chemical mixtures. Water is polar in nature and is commonly used as solvent in paper chromatography.

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