Which of the following statements is correct for paper chromatography?

  • A
    Water present in the mobile phase gets absorbed by the paper which then forms the stationary phase.
  • B
    Water present in the pores of the paper forms the stationary phase.
  • C
    Paper sheet forms the stationary phase.
  • D
    Paper and water present in its pores together form the stationary phase.

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