Osmotic potential of a solution is always

Positive

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Negative

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Zero

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Variable

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The correct option is B Negative
In a solution solute particles displace solvent molecules as compared to pure solvent. The number of solute particles directly determine the magnitude of osmotic potential. The sign of osmotic potential is negative. More negative osmotic potential means that more solute particles are present in the system and greater will be the tendency of water molecules to rush into such a system

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