Multiple choice

Which one of the following statements is matched to hypotonic solution?

  1. The solution which has lower concentration

  2. The solution of higher concentration

  3. The solution which has the same osmotic pressure

  4. The solution which obeys Raoult's law at all concentrations

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because when a solvent with lower concentration is added into a cell, the cell usually swells up because the solvent molecules enter the cell gap through the cell wall from the solution of lower concentration.

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