MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Physical ChemistrySolutionsOsmotic pressure in colligative properties

A plant cell shrinks when it is kept in

A.Hypotonic solution

B.A hypertonic solution✓ Correct

C.A solution isotonic with cell sap

D.Water.

Explanation

A hypertonic solution is the solution which has a higher concentration of solute when compare to another solution. Hence, a plant cell will lose water when placed in the hypertonic solution and the cell will get shrinked. Thus, the correct option is (b) a hypertonic solution.

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