On an ion-exchange column, which of the following statements is true regarding t
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Question
On an ion-exchange column, which of the following statements is true regarding that of a lightly cross-linked column? Lightly cross-linked columns have a higher density of ion-exchange sites, allowing the column to have a higher exchange capacity compared to the heavily cross-linked column. The lightly cross-linked ion-exchange column would swell very little in water. The column would equilibrate faster than a heavily cross-linked column. Selectivity of the lightly cross linked column is higher than that of a heavily cross-linked column.Explanation / Answer
The correct option is (c).
True Statement: Ion-exchange column with light cross-linking would equilibrate faster than a heavily cross-linked column.