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 a 0.1 M KCl solution at body temperature?
A
5.0atm
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B
2.54atm
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C
4.92atm
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D
2.46atm
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Solution
The correct option is B2.54atm Osmotic pressure for a solution is given by π=icRT π=(i1C1−i2C2)RT =2.54 atm.