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Chemistry Solution & Colligative Properties General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

A plant cell shrinks when it is kept in a

A
Hypotonic solution
B
Hypertonic solution
C
Isotonic solution
D
Pure water

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B

Hypertonic solution has high osmotic pressure. When a plant cell is placed in hypertonic solution water will diffuse out of the cell resulting in shrinking of the cell.

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