A piece of filter paper is placed in the TLC developing chamber to: Choose one: provide a lining for the TLC plate to rest on. help the chamber saturate with the developing solvent's vapor. make it easier to visualize the solvent front level. protect the TLC plate.

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A piece of filter paper is placed in the TLC developing chamber to:

Choose one:

provide a lining for the TLC plate to rest on.
 
help the chamber saturate with the developing solvent's vapor.
 
make it easier to visualize the solvent front level.
 
protect the TLC plate.
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It is because filter paper in used in developing chamber  as it absorbs the liquid in the solvent  and provides more and more surface area of evaporation. So, it help the chamber saturate with the developing solvent's vapour.

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