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The value of osmotic potential of an electrolyte is always

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More than non-electrolyte
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Less than non-electrolyte
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Same as non-electrolyte
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A More than non-electrolyte
  • Osmotic potential refers to the effect of dissolved solutes on the water potential.
  • Since electrolytes dissociate into their component ions; the increased number of dissolved particles as compared to the non-electrolytes imparts more reduction in the water potential of a solution with reference to the state of pure water.
  • So, the osmotic potential of the electrolyte is more than that of non-electrolytes.
    Hence, the correct option is A.

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