Question 44
Separation of MixturesOne of the following techniques can be used to show that chlorophyll pigment is a mixture of chemical compounds and not a single coloured compound
- A.Cystallization
- B.Hydrolysis
- C.Sublimation
- D.Filtration
- E.Chromatography.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (Chromatography.)
Explanation
Chromatography separates the coloured components of a mixture into separate spots or bands, showing chlorophyll extract contains several pigments.