Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2011

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    Which of the following has higher water potential?                                         

    A)  1 M salt solution

    B)  1 M sugar solution

    C)  Distilled water

    D)  1 M sugar solution with 2-3 bars pressure applied to it

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Pure water has highest water potential. Na CI is                an electrolyte so number of ions increase in        water and it leads to increase in osmotic        pressure and hence decrease in water potential.


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