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In column chromatography, which component elutes first?

Option: 1

The most polar component


Option: 2

The least polar component


Option: 3

The component with the highest molecular weight


Option: 4

The component with the lowest molecular weight


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In column chromatography, the least polar component elutes first, as it interacts less with the polar stationary phase and moves more quickly through the column.

Hence option 2 is correct.

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