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What are two important characteristics of the silica gel and alumina that are used for column chromatography

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Two important characteristics of the silica gel and alumina that are used for column chromatography-:

  • Uniform particle size
  • High specific area

Step-by-step explanation:

The adsorbent must be thinly split in column chromatography to provide a well packed column that serves as a stationary step.

The silica gel and alumina qualities that render them appropriate as column chromatography adsorbents are-:

  • Have a uniform particle size that guarantees uniform column packaging.
  • A highly specific area in which a rapid balance is formed between the mobile phase and the stationary phase.
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