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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?

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5.0 atm
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2.54 atm
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4.92 atm
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2.46 atm
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Solution

The correct option is B 2.54 atm
Osmotic pressure for a solution is given by
π=icRT
π=(i1C1i2C2)RT
=2.54 atm.

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