Question
Chemistry Question on Solutions
The following solutions were prepared by dissolving 10 g of glucose (C6H12O6 ) in 250 ml of water (P1), 10 g of urea (CH4N2O) in 250 ml of water (P2 ) and 10 g of sucrose (C12H22O11) in 250 ml of water (P3). The right option for the decreasing order of osmotic pressure of these solutions is
A
P3 > P1 > P2
B
P2 > P1 > P3
C
P1 > P2 > P3
D
P2 > P3 > P1
Answer
P3 > P1 > P2
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (A) : P3 > P1 > P2