paper chromatography

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Paper chromatography is based on the principle of:

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**Paper Chromatography** is a specific type of **Partition Chromatography**.
- **Stationary Phase**: Water molecules trapped or adsorbed between the cellulose fibers of the chromatography paper.
- **Mobile Phase**: An organic solvent that moves up the paper by capillary action.
- **Separation**: The components of the mixture distribute (partition) themselves between the stationary water phase and the mobile organic phase based on their relative solubilities. Each component moves at a different rate depending on its partition coefficient.

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