If raisins are kept in .......... solution, they will shrink.

Hypertonic

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Hypotonic

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Isotonic

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None of these

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The correct option is A Hypertonic
When raisins are kept in a hypertonic solution, then exosmosis will occur, i.e., water will move out from raisins from lower solute concentration to higher solute concentration through raisin covering. Due to this, raisins will shrink.

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