$A$ mixture of three compounds $A, B, C$ is passed through a column of $Al_2O_3$ by using alcohol as eluant. The order in which they are eluted out of the column is $C, B, A$. Which of the following statements is true?

  • A
    $C$ is strongly adsorbed on the adsorbent
  • B
    $C$ is weakly adsorbed on the adsorbent
  • C
    $A$ is weakly adsorbed on the solvent
  • D
    The order of elution does not depend on the extent of adsorption

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