Which of the following statement is incorrectly stated?

For a solution at atmospheric pressure water potential is equal to solute potential

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If pressure greater than atmospheric pressure is applied to a solution, its water potential decreases

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Pressure potential is usually a negative value

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Additon of solute to water, increases the water potential.

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Solution

The correct option is A For a solution at atmospheric pressure water potential is equal to solute potential
the highest value of water potential is zero

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