The principle of column chromatography is

  • A
    Differential absorption of the substances on the solid phase.
  • B
    Differential adsorption of the substances on the solid phase.
  • C
    Gravitational force.
  • D
    Capillary action.

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Explain why an organic liquid vaporises at a temperature below its boiling point during steam distillation.

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Match the type of mixture of compounds in Column-$I$ with the technique of separation/purification given in Column-$II$.
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$A$. Two solids which have different solubilities in a solvent and which do not undergo reaction when dissolved in it $1$. Crystallisation
$B$. Liquid that decomposes at its boiling point $2$. Distillation under reduced pressure
$C$. Steam volatile liquid $3$. Steam distillation
$D$. Two liquids which have boiling points close to each other $4$. Fractional distillation
$E$. Two liquids with large difference in boiling points $5$. Simple distillation

Choose the statement that is true about $A$,$B$ and $C$ in the following separation scheme.

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