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Liquid Chromatography Questions & Answers

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Liquid Chromatography Questions & Answers

1. Which of the following is the disadvantage of reciprocating pump used in liquid

chromatography?

a) Produces pulsed flow

b) Corrosive components
c) Does not have small hold-up value
d) Does not have moderate flow rate

Answer: a

Explanation: The disadvantage of reciprocating pump used in liquid chromatography is that it

produces pulsed flow. Therefore, the flow must be damped before it affects the column.

2. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of Pneumatic pumps used in liquid

chromatography?
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a) Pulsed output
b) Dependent on solvent viscosity
c) Dependent on back pressure
d) Inconvenient for solvent gradient elution

Answer: a

Explanation: Pneumatic pumps provide pulse free output. They are inexpensive.

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4. Which of the following will improve the efficiency of separation process in liquid
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a) Increase in sample size, increase in column diameter

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c) Increase in sample size, reduction in column diameter

d) Reduction in sample size, reduction in column diameter

Answer: d

Explanation: Reduction in sample size and reduction in column diameter will improve the
efficiency of separation process in liquid chromatography. The effect of uneven flow will also be
reduced.

5. Which of the following are the practical problems that arise due to the decrease in
column diameter?

a) Requirement of large particle size and high pressure drop

b) Requirement of large particle size and low pressure drop
c) Requirement of small particle size and high pressure drop
d) Requirement of small particle size and low pressure drop

Answer: c

Explanation: The practical problems that arise due to decrease in column diameter are
requirement of small particle size and high pressure drop. But, it increases column efficiency.

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6. Which of the following is not true about guard column used in liquid chromatography?

a) It filters particles that clog the separation column

b) It extends the lifetime of separation column
c) It allows particles that cause precipitation upon contact with stationary or mobile phase
d) The size of packing varies with the type of protection needed

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Explanation: Capillary column is used in gas chromatography. Analytical column is also known
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8. Which of the following is not a Column-type Liquid chromatography?

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a) Gel permeation
b) Ion exchange
c) Liquid-solid
d) Paper

Answer: d

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Explanation: Paper chromatography is not a column-type chromatography. It makes use of

strips of hollow cylinders of filter paper.

9. Which of the following is not true about radial compression column when compared to
standard separation column?

a) Internal diameter decreases

b) Overall operating pressure decreases
c) Analysis time decreases
d) Solvent flow increases

Answer: a
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Explanation: Radial compression columns have a wider diameter than standard separation
column. The cartridges used are of low cost.

10. Which of the following is not true about narrow bore column when compared to
standard columns?

a) Internal diameter decreases

b) Volumetric flow decreases
c) Solvent cost is saved

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as stationary phase?
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a) Ion exchange chromatography

b) Exclusion chromatography
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d) Gel permeation chromatography

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Answer: c
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Explanation: In Affinity chromatography, immobilized biochemical is used as stationary phase.

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It is used to separate one or few solutes from hundreds of unretained solutes.

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