Which of the following statement is correct for paper chromatography?

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Step 1: Recall the Principle of Paper Chromatography

Paper chromatography is a type of partition chromatography. The separation occurs because compounds partition (distribute) between:
- Stationary phase: the liquid held within the paper
- Mobile phase: the organic solvent that moves up the paper by capillary action

Step 2: Identify What Acts as the Stationary Phase

The cellulose fibres of the paper are hydrophilic — they absorb water from the atmosphere and hold it in their pores. This water

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