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 $
