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Solutions and Colligative Properties: Mixed MCQ

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Question

Reverse osmosis is applied pressure:
  1. A
    Greater than osmotic pressure on the solution side
    Correct
  2. B
    Equal to osmotic pressure
  3. C
    Less than osmotic pressure
  4. D
    Zero pressure

Correct answer

Greater than osmotic pressure on the solution side

Explanation

In reverse osmosis, external pressure > osmotic pressure is applied to the solution side, forcing solvent (water) to flow from concentrated to dilute side through a semipermeable membrane. Used in water purification.

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