Solutions Question 261

Question: A living cell contains a solution which is isotonic with 0.3 (M) sugar solution. What osmotic pressure develops when the cell is placed in 0.1 (M) KCl solution at body temperature-

Options:

A) 5.08 atm

B) 2.54 atm

C) 4.92 atm

D) 2.46 atm

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \pi =(i_1c_1-i_2C_2)RT $

$ =(1\times 0.3-2\times 0.1)\times 0.082\times 310 $

$ =2.54atm $



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