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The product of an organic reaction is analyzed by column chromatography using silica as the stationary phase and toluene as the mobile phase.

a. True
b. False

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Answer:

The product of an organic reaction is analyzed by column chromatography using silica as the stationary phase and toluene as the mobile phase.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given statement is true.

In chromatography silica gel is used as the predominant stationary phase.

Since silica gel is a good adsorbent.

It is a polar adsorbent.

In order to remove polar components, silica gel is used as the stationary phase.

Answer is a.true.

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