Compare TLC and Paper Chromatography techniques.

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Chromatography technique TLC Paper chromatography
Principle It is based on the principle of differential adsorption. Different solutes are adsorbed on an adsorbent to different extent. It is based on continuous differential partitioning of components of a mixture between stationary and mobile phases.
Stationary phase Solid (adsorbent like silica gel or alumina over a glass plate) Liquid (water trapped in the fibres of a Paper)
Mobile phase Liquid (single solvent/mixture of solvents)  Liquid (single solvent/mixture of solvents)
Visualization of components of a mixture Similar to TLC the coloured components are visible as coloured spots and the colourless components are observed under UV light or using a spraying agent.

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