Question

Two solutions have different osmotic pressures. The solution of higher osmotic pressure is called :

• A. isotonic solution
• B. hypotonic solution
• C. isotopic solution
• D. hypertonic solution

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Ans $\to$(D)

Hypertonic solution.

Osmotic pressure is the minimum pressure required to prevent the inward flow of solvent melecules through a semipermeable membrane. The solution with a higher concentration of solute leading to a higher osmotic pressure is called hypertonic solution. Isotonic solutions have same osmotic pressure and hypotonic solitions have less osmotic pressure.